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Castletownbere RNLI comes to aid of two sailors after yacht takes on water off Sheep's Head
Castletownbere RNLI launched on Monday afternoon (20 July) to assist two sailors after their yacht began taking on water approximately seven miles west-south-west of Sheep's Head.

Pat Nolan
9 hours ago2 min read


Bangor RNLI volunteers assist sailor and his dog after yacht takes on water
Bangor RNLI volunteers came to the aid of a sailor and his dog afternoon after their yacht began taking on water during a passage from Donaghadee to Belfast.

Pat Nolan
11 hours ago2 min read


Ballyglass RNLI launch to the aid of six people on board yacht in overnight call out lasting almost 12 hours
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.

Pat Nolan
11 hours ago2 min read


Newcastle RNLI rescues three people blown offshore after training exercise
Newcastle RNLI came to the aid of three people who were blown offshore, shortly after volunteers had completed a routine training exercise.

Pat Nolan
11 hours ago2 min read


Fethard RNLI assists two people after boat breaks down off Hook Head
Fethard RNLI came to the aid of two people yesterday (Sunday 19 July) after their 17ft motorboat broke down approximately one mile off Hook Head.

Pat Nolan
13 hours ago2 min read


Wicklow RNLI volunteers assist yacht with mechanical failure off Greystones
Wicklow RNLI's all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O'Shea launched to assist a yacht with four people onboard after it developed mechanical difficulties near Greystones.

Pat Nolan
13 hours ago1 min read


Portaferry RNLI launches twice in just over an hour to separate emergencies
Portaferry RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew responded to two separate emergency call outs on Sunday afternoon

Pat Nolan
14 hours ago2 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Assists Family After Boat Suffers Engine Failure In Cork Harbour
Crosshaven RNLI launched on Sunday evening to assist four people after their 19-foot pleasure craft developed engine trouble between Cobh and Aghada.

Pat Nolan
14 hours ago1 min read


Lough Derg RNLI launches after person reported in the water in Youghal Bay
Lough Derg RNLI volunteers launched this morning after a person was reported in the water in Youghal Bay.

Pat Nolan
1 day ago2 min read


Courtmacsherry RNLI Launches to Assist Diver off West Cork
Courtmacsherry RNLI's all-weather lifeboat Val Adnams launched shortly after 11.00am on Saturday morning following reports of a diver in difficulty approximately 12 miles south of the Seven Heads, West Cork.

Pat Nolan
2 days ago2 min read


New Shannon class lifeboat Machiko Nancy officially named at Larne RNLI
Larne RNLI has officially named its new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat Machiko Nancy during a special naming ceremony and Service of Dedication held at East Antrim Boat Club on Saturday afternoon.

Pat Nolan
2 days ago3 min read


Rosslare Harbour RNLI rescues lone sailor after yacht takes on water off Raven Point
Rosslare Harbour RNLI launched this afternoon to assist a lone sailor after his 8-metre yacht began taking on water off Raven Point, Curracloe.

Pat Nolan
2 days ago2 min read


Bonmahon Lifeboat Launches Following Report of Missing Swimmers Near Reilly's Island
Bonmahon Lifeboat launched following reports of two swimmers believed to have entered the water near Reilly's Island, Annestown.

Pat Nolan
2 days ago1 min read


Wicklow RNLI Assists Two After Boat Suffers Engine Failure Off Wicklow Coast
Wicklow RNLI volunteers brought two people safely ashore on Friday afternoon after their six-metre vessel suffered engine failure approximately eight miles northeast of Wicklow Harbour.

Pat Nolan
3 days ago2 min read


Carrybridge RNLI Assists Four After Vessel Runs Aground on Lough Erne
Carrybridge RNLI volunteers were tasked to assist four people after their vessel lost power and ran aground on Lough Erne.

Pat Nolan
4 days ago2 min read


Swimmer Rescued After Struggling Against Strong Current at Inchydoney Beach
A swimmer was assisted to safety by the Inchydoney Lifeboat crew on Thursday evening after getting into difficulty while attempting to return from the sandbank through the western channel at Inchydoney Beach.

Pat Nolan
4 days ago2 min read


Wexford RNLI Volunteer Achieves Full Crew Status Following Demanding Assessment
Wexford RNLI volunteer crew member Edel Ennis has successfully achieved full crew status, marking a significant milestone in her training and development as a member of the station's operational lifeboat team.

Pat Nolan
4 days ago2 min read


Drogheda Coast Guard Responds to Two Emergency Callouts in Under 48 Hours
Drogheda Coast Guard Unit responded to two separate emergency incidents in less than 48 hours this week, underlining the sustained pressure that the recent spell of warm weather is placing on volunteer search and rescue crews.

Pat Nolan
5 days ago2 min read


Busy week for Lough Swilly RNLI as volunteers achieve key milestones amid four call outs
Lough Swilly RNLI has experienced one of its busiest weeks in recent months, with four call outs for its Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Davdot coinciding with major training milestones for three volunteer crew members.

Pat Nolan
5 days ago3 min read


Galway RNLI Rescues Three After Boat Suffers Engine Failure Off Salthill
Galway RNLI came to the assistance of three people after their 19ft boat suffered engine failure near Blackrock, leaving them without power in the main shipping channel to Galway Port.

Pat Nolan
5 days ago2 min read
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