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Killaloe Coast Guard responds to two separate call-outs on Saturday afternoon
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.

Pat Nolan
5 days ago1 min read


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

Pat Nolan
Jul 281 min read


Busy Sunday Sees Killaloe Coast Guard Respond to Three Consecutive Call-Outs
Killaloe Coast Guard volunteers responded to three consecutive call-outs on Sunday afternoon, assisting two disabled vessels and responding to reports of a capsized kayaker on Lough Derg. Both vessels were safely towed back to Killaloe, while the kayaker was assisted by nearby boats before Coast Guard crews arrived. The unit has also appealed to visitors to keep access to the Coast Guard station at Pier Head clear to ensure emergency crews can respond without delay.

Pat Nolan
Jul 122 min read


Swift Response by Killaloe Coast Guard Brings Powerboat Safely Ashore
Killaloe Coast Guard volunteers responded to a powerboat that suffered engine failure approximately 1km south of Killaloe Bridge, safely towing the vessel back to harbour. The successful operation marks the unit's seventh callout of July, highlighting a busy period for the volunteer rescue service.

Pat Nolan
Jul 112 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard Responds to Two Incidents on Busy Tuesday
Killaloe Coast Guard volunteers were tasked twice within a matter of hours, responding first to reports of a possible missing swimmer in the Mountshannon area before later assisting a 25-foot cruiser that suffered engine difficulties north of Killaloe. The incidents involved a multi-agency response, including Rescue 115 and the National Ambulance Service, highlighting another busy day for the unit on Lough Derg.

Pat Nolan
Jun 232 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard Responds to Fuel Spill Incident on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked on Sunday afternoon to investigate reports of a fuel spill at Ballina Quay on Lough Derg, following concerns raised by members of the public.

Pat Nolan
Jun 141 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard Responds to Cruiser with Engine Failure on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked to assist a cruiser experiencing engine difficulties south of Portumna on Lough Derg. A boat crew launched from Killaloe while a shore team responded to Dromineer Harbour as part of the operation.

Pat Nolan
May 311 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard Assists Cruiser in Difficulty on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard unit was tasked to assist a cruiser experiencing engine difficulties on Lough Derg.

Pat Nolan
May 281 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard Assists Vessel in Difficulty on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard responded to a vessel in difficulty on Tuesday evening after reports of engine failure south of Killaloe Bridge.

Pat Nolan
May 261 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard Assists Drifting Powerboat Near Killaloe
Killaloe Coast Guard unit respond to a call for assistance involving a drifting powerboat on Lough Derg.

Pat Nolan
May 41 min read


Busy Night for Killaloe Coast Guard with Two Late-Night Callouts
Late on Sunday night, volunteers from the Killaloe Coast Guard Unit responded to what turned out to be two back-to-back callouts

Pat Nolan
Apr 272 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard Tasked To Grounded Cruiser Near Shannonbridge
Killaloe Coast Guard unit was tasked to the aid of a 32-foot cruiser that had run aground south of Shannonbridge, Co. Offaly.

Pat Nolan
Apr 231 min read


Multi-Agency Search Launched After Missing Person Report in Killaloe
Late on Sunday night, a coordinated multi-agency search operation was launched in the Killaloe/Ballina area after concerns were raised about a missing person who was believed to have possibly entered the water.

Pat Nolan
Apr 201 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit tasked to assist a vessel stuck in strong currents
Killaloe Coast Guard unit was dispatched to assist a vessel that had become stuck in strong currents near Killaloe Bridge.

Pat Nolan
Feb 251 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard Unit tasked to assist cruiser experiencing engine trouble
Killaloe Coast Guard unit responded to a call from the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Valentia. The request was to assist a 24-foot cruiser experiencing engine trouble on the Clare shore of Lough Derg, specifically south of Two Mile Gate.

Pat Nolan
Jan 241 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit part of multi-agency response to reports of a person entering the water south of Killaloe Bridge
A multi-agency rescue effort was launched in response to reports of a person entering the water south of Killaloe Bridge.

Pat Nolan
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit tasked to assist two persons on board a 29 foot cruiser with engine difficulty
Killaloe Coast Guard unit responded to a call for assistance from a 29-foot cruiser experiencing engine difficulties near Gortmore Point, close to Terryglass Harbour on the northern end of Lough Derg.

Pat Nolan
Nov 8, 20251 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit tasked to a vessel drifting South of Killaloe
Killaloe Coast Guard unit was dispatched to assist a vessel drifting south of Killaloe. The situation arose when the skipper of the vessel, attempting to recover the boat from the water at the Ballina slipway, lost his footing and fell overboard.

Pat Nolan
Oct 28, 20251 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit respond to vessel in difficulty with two persons on board
Killaloe Coast Guard unit were requested to assist a 19 foot lake boat that lost engine power and was stuck against the Eel Weir under Killaloe Bridge.

Pat Nolan
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Hoax call sparks search by Killaloe Coast Guard unit
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.

Pat Nolan
Aug 31, 20251 min read
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