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Aran Islands RNLI conducts two medical evacuations from Inis Mór
Aran Islands RNLI lifeboat volunteers was involved in two medical evacuations from Inis Mór this week, responding swiftly and efficiently to ensure the safety and well-being of the patients involved.
Pat Nolan
Mar 41 min read


Crosshaven RNLI launch as part of a multi agency search after a distress flare was seen off the coast
Crosshaven RNLI was tasked as part of a multi agency search instigated by the Coast Guard after a distress flare was seen off the coast at Trabolgan.
Pat Nolan
Mar 41 min read


Newcastle RNLI comes to the aid of injured lone sailor
Newcastle RNLI came to the aid of a lone sailor who suffered an injury on a pleasure craft while close to shore.
Robert Stone
Mar 22 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


Crosshaven RNLI go to the aid of two people on vessel with fouled propeller
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were tasked to the aid of two people on board a vessel with a propellor entanglement.
Pat Nolan
Feb 251 min read


Arranmore RNLI carry out second early morning medevac this week
For the second morning this week, Arranmore RNLI were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist in a medical evacuation from the island.
Pat Nolan
Feb 201 min read


New Shannon class lifeboat arrives at Larne RNLI
A new Shannon class lifeboat has arrived at its new home at Larne RNLI yesterday (Sunday 15 February). The lifeboat arrived at 1358hrs (1.58pm) to coincide with the number on the side of the lifeboat which will be named Machiko Nancy at a special ceremony and service of dedication later this year.
Robert Stone
Feb 162 min read


Arranmore RNLI carry out early morning medevac
Arranmore RNLI volunteers were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist in a medical evacuation from the island.
Pat Nolan
Feb 151 min read


Larne RNLI prepare to welcome new state of the art Shannon class lifeboat
This Sunday, 15 February, marks a significant milestone for Larne RNLI as they prepare to welcome their new Shannon class lifeboat to the station.
Robert Stone
Feb 102 min read


Dunmore East RNLI Open Water Swim Returns for 2026
The 6th annual Dunmore East RNLI open water swim event is back this year taking place on Sunday the 24th of May 2026.
Pat Nolan
Feb 32 min read


Achill Island RNLI assist 3 surfers in difficulty on St Brigid’s Bank Holiday
Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to come to the assistance of three surfers in difficulty off Carrownisky, southwest of Louisburgh.
Pat Nolan
Feb 32 min read


Portaferry RNLI volunteer receives award after over thirty years of service
Portaferry RNLI volunteer Vera Murphy was recently presented with her 30 years of service award in Portaferry RNLI Station by the station's Fundraising President, Mrs. Eveleigh Brownlow.
Robert Stone
Jan 281 min read


Bangor RNLI responds as part of multi-agency call out
Bangor RNLI responded along with several other emergency services after a person got into difficulty off Helen’s Bay
Robert Stone
Jan 262 min read


Lough Swilly RNLI tasked following reports of a sunken boat off Portsalon Pier
Lough Swilly's All-Weather Lifeboat was tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio following a report that a boat was missing from its moorings at Port Salon Pier.
Pat Nolan
Jan 261 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


Tier1 passouts for Lough Derg RNLI volunteers Deirdre Gleeson & Paraic Slattery
Volunteers at Lough Derg RNLI extend their heartiest congratulations to crew members Deirdre Gleeson and Paraic Slattery who were passed out on their Tier 1 assessments by Lenny Fourie, RNLI Coastal Trainer Assessor.
Pat Nolan
Jan 191 min read


Two jetskiers receive casualty care from Dún Laoghaire RNLI crew
Dún Laoghaire RNLI crew requested by the Irish Coast Guard to assist three persons in the water and an unmanned jetski at the mouth of Dún Laoghaire Harbour.
Pat Nolan
Jan 181 min read


Crosshaven Coast Guard tasked to vessels gone aground
Crosshaven Coast Guard crew received an urgent page from MRSC Valentia that the Port of Cork reported that vessels had broken free from their moorings and gone aground, prompting a swift response from the Coast Guard.
Pat Nolan
Jan 121 min read


Newcastle RNLI bids farewell to last operational Mersey class lifeboat
Volunteers at Newcastle RNLI have today (11 January) bid farewell to the last operational Mersey class lifeboat in the charity’s fleet.
Robert Stone
Jan 113 min read


Aran Islands RNLI comes to the aid of three fishermen
Aran Islands RNLI came to the aid of three fishermen after their vessel got into difficulty southwest of Spiddal in Galway Bay.
Pat Nolan
Jan 102 min read
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