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Portrush RNLI Rescue Kayaker Off Portstewart Coast
Portrush RNLI inshore lifeboat was launched following multiple 999 calls reporting a kayaker in difficulty near the Herring Pond in Portstewart.
Robert Stone
2 days ago1 min read


Sligo Bay RNLI Responds to Potential Water Safety Incident
Sligo Bay RNLI was requested to launch following a report of a potential water safety incident off Deadman’s Point.
Pat Nolan
3 days ago2 min read


Rosslare Harbour RNLI Assists Two Sailors Off Carnsore Point
Rosslare Harbour RNLI responded to a call for assistance involving two sailors experiencing difficulty off Carnsore Point.
Pat Nolan
5 days ago1 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
6 days ago2 min read


Dun Laoghaire RNLI Assist Yacht in Difficulty Near Baily Lighthouse
Volunteers from Dun Laoghaire RNLI came to the aid of two sailors after their yacht encountered difficulties near the Baily Lighthouse.
Pat Nolan
Apr 262 min read


Baltimore RNLI Rescue Yacht in Difficulty Off West Cork Coast
The volunteer crew from RNLI Baltimore launched to assist a yacht that had run into difficulty off the coast of West Cork.
Pat Nolan
Apr 262 min read


Enniskillen RNLI Respond to Boat in Difficulty Near Lusty Beg Island
Volunteers from Enniskillen RNLI launched a rescue operation after a vessel experienced difficulties on Lough Erne.
Robert Stone
Apr 261 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


Lough Swilly RNLI Launches New Lifeboat in First Rescue Call
Lough Swilly’s newest lifeboat was called into action for the first time, responding to a motorboat in difficulty near Fahan Marina.
Pat Nolan
Apr 222 min read


Fenit RNLI Delegation Attends Bell Ringing Ceremony for New Shannon Class Lifeboat
A new era is approaching for Fenit RNLI as the station prepares to welcome a state-of-the-art Shannon class lifeboat, Roy Barker VII. The vessel will replace the long-serving Trent class lifeboat Robert Hywell Jones Williams, which has protected lives along the County Kerry coast for more than 25 years.
Pat Nolan
Apr 223 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Assist Yacht with Engine Failure in Night Rescue
The volunteer crew from RNLI Crosshaven responded to a late-night callout to a yacht with engine difficulties.
Pat Nolan
Apr 211 min read


Clifden RNLI Rescue Kayaker Stranded on Crump Island
The volunteer crew from Clifden RNLI carried out a successful rescue, coming to the aid of an injured kayaker stranded on Crump Island.
Pat Nolan
Apr 201 min read


Second Call-Out of the Day Sees Dún Laoghaire RNLI Aid Stranded Boat in Scotsman’s Bay
Dún Laoghaire inshore lifeboat, Joval, was launched for the second time on Saturday evening responding to three adults on a 20-foot boat with engine failure in Scotsman's Bay.
Pat Nolan
Apr 191 min read


Lough Neagh Rescue Responds to Reported Capsized Dinghy Near Sixmile River
Lough Neagh Rescue were tasked by Belfast Coastguard following a report from a concerned member of the public. The caller had spotted what appeared to be a capsized dinghy approximately 500 metres from the mouth of the Sixmile River in Antrim.
Robert Stone
Apr 131 min read


RNLI volunteers rescue stranded skipper in severe conditions on Lough Derg
Volunteers from Lough Derg RNLI launched to assist a lone skipper whose 28ft motor cruiser had run aground in hazardous conditions on Lough Derg.
Pat Nolan
Apr 112 min read


Fenit RNLI launches to the aid of a windsurfer off Kerry Coast
Volunteer lifeboat crew from RNLI Fenit responded to an emergency call after a windsurfer got into difficulty north of Scarggane Bay.
Pat Nolan
Apr 102 min read


Portrush RNLI launched to reports of a vessel in just off Portrush
Portrush RNLI’s Inshore Lifeboat was requested to launch by the Coastguard to reports of a yacht in difficulty 8 metres off the Skerries, near Portrush Harbour.
Robert Stone
Apr 91 min read


Easter Monday launch for Dún Laoghaire RNLI to sea swimmer at Forty Foot
On Bank Holiday Monday, Dún Laoghaire volunteer lifeboat crew responded to a tasking by the Coast Guard following reports of a swimmer in difficulty beyond the yellow buoys at Dún Laoghaire's Forty Foot swimming spot.
Pat Nolan
Apr 71 min read


Lough Derg RNLI assist adult and child on 32ft cruiser with engine failure
Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist two people on a 32ft motor cruiser with engine failure at a location north of Illaunmor.
Pat Nolan
Apr 61 min read


Howth RNLI launch in storm conditions to kite surfer in difficulty
The volunteer crew from Howth RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat into Storm Dave following a number of 999 calls reporting a kite surfer being blown offshore in strong winds and unable to return safely to shore.
Pat Nolan
Apr 42 min read
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