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Lough Neagh Rescue go to the aid of five people after speedboat suffers engine failure
Lough Neagh Rescue volunteer crew were requested to launch following a report from Belfast Coastguard that a speedboat with five people on board had broken down near Battery Harbour.
Robert Stone
Oct 13, 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


Crosshaven Coast Guard responds to vessel adrift with possible persons on board
Crosshaven Coast Guard launched to vessel adrift in stormy conditions with possible persons on board
Pat Nolan
Oct 2, 20251 min read


Lough Derg RNLI assists lone skipper on 22ft yacht with engine failure
Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist a lone skipper on a 22ft yacht with engine failure and drifting towards shoals inside the Hagan Rock.
Pat Nolan
Sep 30, 20252 min read


A busy Sunday for Bangor RNLI volunteers following three separate incidents
The volunteers of Bangor RNLI conducted three operations following reports of people in difficulty.
Robert Stone
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Two call outs on a busy Sunday for Lough Swilly RNLI
Sunday 28 September was a busy day for volunteer RNLI lifeboat crew from Lough Swilly lifeboat station, as they responded to two callouts within the space of one hour.
Pat Nolan
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Dunmore East RNLI launch following report of missing diver
Dunmore East RNLI were requested to launch following report of a missing diver off Brownstown Head.
Pat Nolan
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Larne RNLI rescues two people after boat breaks down off coast
Volunteers at Larne RNLI lifeboat station responded to a report of a seventeen-foot boat in difficulty.
Robert Stone
Sep 28, 20252 min read


Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew respond to third call out in 24 hours
Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew were paged at the request of Belfast Coastguard after a Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon (EPIRB) was activated close to Ardglass.
Robert Stone
Sep 28, 20252 min read


Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew respond to mayday call
Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew were tasked to the aid of a 44ft yacht with two persons onboard lost engine power and ran aground hitting rocks close to Ardglass harbour.
Robert Stone
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Courtown RNLI launch following a report of a kayaker in distress
The volunteer crew at Courtown RNLI lifeboat station were requested to launch following a report by a member of the public saw what was thought to be a paddleboard in distress.
Pat Nolan
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Bangor RNLI assists two people on boat with engine trouble
Bangor RNLI's volunteer crew were requested to assist the crew of a Rigid Inflatable Boat with suspected engine failure just off Bangor Bay.
Robert Stone
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Larne RNLI rescues three people after boat breaks down off coast
Volunteers at Larne RNLI lifeboat station responded to a report of a boat in difficulty.
Robert Stone
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Galway RNLI Lifeboat Station Open Day
The Galway lifeboat station at the New Docks in Galway will hold an open day on Sunday 28 September from 11am to 4pm and everyone is welcome to visit the station, see the lifeboat and meet the crew.
Pat Nolan
Sep 24, 20252 min read


First shout for new Coxswain as Larne RNLI launches following report of a swimmer in difficulty
Larne RNLI respond to report of a swimmer in difficulty close to Ballygally Beach in first shout as Coxswain for volunteer crew member Roy McMullan.
Robert Stone
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Kinsale RNLI involved in multi-agency search operation
The volunteer crew at Kinsale RNLI were involved in a three-and-a-half-hour multi-agency search operation in what transpired to be a false alarm with good intent.
Pat Nolan
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Night time shouts for Howth RNLI volunteers
The volunteer lifeboat crew at Howth RNLI were launched twice at night last week to separate incidents off the coast.
Pat Nolan
Sep 22, 20251 min read


Kilkeel RNLI rescue two paddleboarders who get swept out to sea off Warrenpoint
Kilkeel RNLI rescued two young paddleboarders after they got blown out to sea by strong offshore winds and an ebbing tide at Warrenpoint.
Robert Stone
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Crosshaven RNLI rescues dog after 180ft cliff fall
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were paged to respond after a dog had fallen from cliffs east of Roberts Cove. The owner was on a kayak in the area looking for their dog.
Pat Nolan
Sep 21, 20251 min read


Two lifeboat launches for Donaghadee RNLI on Saturday morning
Lifeboat crew with Donaghadee RNLI were launched twice this morning (Saturday 20 September) for two different callouts.
Robert Stone
Sep 20, 20252 min read
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