Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched both the all-weather lifeboat and inshore lifeboat after being paged by the Coast Guard who had received reports of a possible person in the water.

Bantry Inshore Search and Rescue Association CRBI unit was called out by Valentia Coast Guard to assist a swimmer in distress on a rock at Shanvallybeg Beach (known locally as “Bolt’s Beach”).

Killaloe Coast Guard unit were tasked at 3:20pm on Sunday afternoon (31 August) to a possible person in the water in the Ardnacrusha area.

Achill Island Coast Guard unit were tasked by the Rescue Coordination Centre in Malin Head to assist the National Ambulance Service with a medical emergency on Inishbiggle Island.

Crosshaven Coast Guard unit were tasked by Valentia Coast Guard after a member of the public reported two kite surfers who appeared to be in difficulty off Fort Carlisle.

Killaloe Coast Guard unit launched to assist a 34 foot cruiser with engine difficulty North of Killaloe on Lough Derg.

In their second callout in 24 hours, Killaloe Coast Guard unit came to the aid of four people after their powerboat got damaged 1km south of Killaloe Bridge towards Parteen Weir.

Killaloe Coast Guard unit launched to assist a 31-foot cruiser with engine difficulty south of Scilly Island on Lough Derg with 2 people on board.

Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard as part of a multi-agency operation to go to the aid of a man on board a small boat which was taking on water and was sinking close to Old Head.

On Monday evening (18 August), the volunteer crew at Dun Laoghaire RNLI were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard to go to the aid of two jet skiers in difficulty near The Forty Foot.

Killaloe Coast Guard Unit members had a busy evening yesterday (Monday 11 August) with a training exercise and then a callout to a swimmer showing signs of hypothermia.

Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched the all-weather lifeboat after being paged by the Coast Guard who had received reports of a child on an inflatable 250 meters off shore in the Newcastle area.

The volunteer crew at Ballyglass lifeboat station were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat (ILB) by Malin Head Coast Guard yesterday (Monday 04/08/25) at 9:18pm to assist 2 swimmers in Elly Bay.

The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are pleading with swimmers and particularly those who may be visiting an area they are not familiar with over the Bank Holiday weekend, to learn the warning signs, read local safety notices and seek advice before entering the water.

Dun Laoghaire RNLI were tasked as part of a multi-agency response to the aid of three swimmers who got into difficulty off the Vico Baths in Dalkey

Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day this Friday (25 July), the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are remembering all those who have lost their lives to the water.

Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched both the inshore and all-weather lifeboats on Friday as part of a multi-agency response after receiving reports of two paddleboarders in difficulty at Magheramore.

Ballyglass RNLI were requested to launch as part of a multi-agency response following a report of a missing kayaker who had failed to make contact with his friend on shore who alerted the emergency services.

A multi-agency rescue operation was launched this morning (Saturday) at the West End in Bundoran after a person fell from a cliff.

The volunteer crew of Howth RNLI launched their inshore lifeboat yesterday afternoon (19 June) just before 4:30pm, to reports of three children cut off by the tide near Lion’s Head – a popular swimming spot on the south side of the Howth peninsula, close to the Bailey Lighthouse.