Drogheda Coast Guard Unit was tasked late on Friday night, 18 September, following a request from An Garda Síochána for assistance with a search in the area of the Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge on the M1.

Union Hall RNLI was requested to launch its inshore lifeboat by the Irish Coast Guard at 6.23pm on Sunday, 13 September, following a report that two kayakers were overdue at Long Strand in West Cork.

Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were preparing to head out on exercise on Thursday evening when a VHF radio call alerted them to a yacht inbound to Crosshaven with an injured crewman on board.

Courtmacsherry Harbour RNLI’s Val Adnams was launched following reports of surfers in difficulty in Inchydoney Bay.

Emergency services responded to an incident on the River Suir in Waterford last night following reports that a person had entered the water.

There are moments in the life of a Coast Guard unit that stand out, moments that bring a particular sense of pride. Recently, Drogheda Coast Guard experienced one of those moments when, for the first time, the unit was able to field a fully operational, all-female Search and Rescue boat crew.

Clifden RNLI volunteers faced a long night on Monday, 24 August, joining colleagues from Achill RNLI, Cleggan Coast Guard and Rescue Helicopter 118 in a large-scale multi-agency search operation following reports of a distress flare at sea.

Multi-agency emergency response at Inchydoney on Sunday after reports of people in difficulty in the eastern channel. Inchydoney Lifeboat, Coast Guard, Courtmacsherry RNLI, Gardaí and National Ambulance Service were among those involved.

Ballycotton RNLI was involved in a multi-agency rescue operation off the Waterford coast yesterday, Tuesday 11 August, after a report that a person had suffered a shark bite while on board a pleasure craft.

BFRRS was activated on Tuesday evening following reports of a person entering the water at Brú on the River Boyne. Gardaí were already on scene as rescue crews responded alongside Drogheda Coast Guard and other emergency services.

Clogherhead RNLI launched to assist a fishing trawler that was taking on water just half a nautical mile east of the station, with the casualty and vessel brought safely to Port Oriel.

Drogheda Coast Guard Unit responded to two separate incidents on Monday 3 August, assisting in a search operation for a missing person before later preparing to launch to reports of a kite surfer in difficulty off Bettystown Beach.

Killaloe Coast Guard Unit responded to two separate incidents on Lough Derg on Saturday afternoon (1 August), assisting two vessels experiencing difficulties north of Killaloe.

Water Safety Ireland, the Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI are urging swimmers, visitors and holidaymakers to take extra care around the coast this Bank Holiday weekend as thousands are expected to make the most of the warm weather and head to beaches, harbours and waterways across the country.

Clogherhead RNLI launched to assist in a multi-agency response to a swimming incident involving three people at Port Beach, Co. Louth. Two casualties were airlifted to hospital as a precaution after making it safely ashore. Read more:

Killaloe Coast Guard came to the assistance of two people after their jet ski suffered engine failure on Lough Derg on Monday evening.

Crosshaven RNLI was requested to assist alongside Guileen Coast Guard Unit and Cobh Gardaí in a search for a reported missing person in the Cobh area on Friday evening.

The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are joining together ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day this Saturday (25 July) to remember all those who have tragically lost their lives in Irish waters and to encourage everyone to stay safe when enjoying the water this summer.

Arklow RNLI volunteers were kept busy during the recent spell of warm weather, responding to three separate incidents over the course of a week.

Ballyglass RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew launched to assist a yacht taking on water in Killala Bay with six people on board. Following an overnight service lasting almost 12 hours, the yacht was safely towed to Killybegs with all six people brought to safety.