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First shout of 2026 for Dún Laoghaire RNLI bringing three fishermen to safety
Dun Laoghaire RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to assist three fishermen aboard a 40 foot (12 metre) broken down fishing vessel at anchor.
Pat Nolan
Jan 32 min read


Lough Derg RNLI assists 3 people on 18ft lake boat with engine failure
Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat launch to assist 3 people on an 18ft lake boat with engine failure, at a location south of Kilgarvan.
Pat Nolan
Dec 29, 20251 min read


RNLI Sligo Bay Lifeboat tasked in multi-agency search for missing swimmer
Sligo Bay RNLI were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard following a call from a member of the public who had noticed clothing left unattended for some time at the swimming pool area at Deadman's Point in Rosses Point.
Pat Nolan
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Newcastle RNLI to bid farewell to the last operational Mersey class lifeboat in charity’s fleet
Newcastle RNLI will bid farewell to their all-weather lifeboat, the last operational Mersey class lifeboat in the charity’s fleet, at 12.20pm on Sunday, 11 January. The time coincides with the number on the side of the Leonard Kent.
Pat Nolan
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Lough Derg RNLI assists lone skipper on 27ft motor cruiser with engine failure
Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist a lone skipper on a 27ft motor cruiser with engine failure at a location south of Dromaan.
Pat Nolan
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Skerries RNLI rescue three men in two boats
Skerries RNLI volunteers were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard to investigate reports of two vessels in difficulty near the Perch buoy off Skerries.
Pat Nolan
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Toe Head/Glandore Coast Guard Unit tasked during Storm Bram
During Storm Bram, the Toe Head/Glandore Coast Guard Unit was called into action by Valentia MRSC to to to the aid of a liveaboard boat had broken free from its mooring in Castlehaven Harbour.
Pat Nolan
Dec 12, 20251 min read


Aran Islands RNLI honours dedicated volunteers
The Aran Islands RNLI held their annual Christmas party recently and acknowledged its dedicated volunteers after a busy year of saving lives at Sea.
irishlifeboats
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Sligo Bay RNLI launch following a report of a wing foiler in difficulty
Sligo Bay Lifeboat was called into action by the Coast Guard. The call came after a concerned member of the public reported a wing foiler who appeared to be in difficulty off the first beach in Rosses Point
Pat Nolan
Nov 30, 20251 min read


West of Ireland RNLI station seeks relatives whose legacy helped fund lifeboat
Volunteers based at Achill Island RNLI, situated on the west coast of Ireland in county Mayo, are in search of the relatives for Sam and Ada Moody, who left a legacy of £600,000 which partly funded the construction of the station’s Trent class lifeboat, which has served Achill Island since 1999.
Pat Nolan
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Howth RNLI water safety volunteer recognised with 50-year Long Service Award
Howth RNLI volunteer George Duffy has been recognised by the charity with a 50-year Long Service Award for his efforts in helping to save lives at sea.
Pat Nolan
Nov 19, 20253 min read


Donaghadee RNLI launches into gale force conditions to assist fishermen
Donaghadee RNLI volunteer crew was called into action to assist a group of fishermen in distress.
Robert Stone
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Rosslare Harbour RNLI tasked to the aid of four people aboard a yacht off Blackwater
The volunteer lifeboat crew at Rosslare Harbour RNLI sprang into action after receiving an urgent request from the Coast Guard. The distress call concerned a yacht with four crew members aboard, which was reportedly taking on water inside the Rusk Channel off Blackwater.
Pat Nolan
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Four callouts in 48 hours for the volunteer crew at Arranmore RNLI
The volunteer crew at Arranmore RNLI have been exceptionally busy, responding to four callouts within the span of just 48 hours.
Pat Nolan
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Kilmore Quay RNLI volunteers tasked in the early hours to assist lone sailor
Kilmore Quay RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was tasked to the aid of a lone sailor aboard a 12-meter yacht required assistance due to engine failure
Pat Nolan
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Busy week for Howth RNLI volunteer crew members
The dedicated volunteers of Howth RNLI have experienced yet another full and rewarding week, marked by both callouts and rigorous training sessions. Their unwavering commitment to safety and excellence was evident as they responded to emergencies and honed their skills through assessments.
Pat Nolan
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Portaferry RNLI crew assist seven people after RIB suffers engine failure
Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew sprang into action following a call for help from a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with seven people onboard that had suffered engine failure.
Robert Stone
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Larne RNLI rescues four people onboard small rib that breaks down
Larne RNLI came to the aid of four divers onboard a broken-down rib.
Robert Stone
Nov 9, 20252 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


First callout onboard all-weather lifeboat for volunteer crew member asLarne RNLI respond to a yacht in difficulty
First callout onboard all-weather lifeboat for volunteer crew member as Larne RNLI swiftly responded to a report of a yacht in difficulty.
Robert Stone
Nov 8, 20252 min read
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