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Four Fenit RNLI Coxswains Undertake Advanced Training for New All-Weather Lifeboat
Four coxswains from Fenit RNLI have completed intensive specialist training at the RNLI College in Dorset as the station prepares for the arrival of its new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat later this summer.

Pat Nolan
May 231 min read


Lough Derg RNLI Assists Speed Boat with Engine Failure Near Garrykennedy
Lough Derg RNLI volunteers launched after a speed boat suffered engine failure near Parker’s Point, southwest of Garrykennedy.

Pat Nolan
May 232 min read


Lough Swilly RNLI Volunteers Achieve Key Training Milestones
Lough Swilly RNLI has announced a significant achievement for four of its dedicated volunteer crew members, following the successful completion of important training assessments and helm revalidations earlier this week.

Pat Nolan
May 222 min read


Lough Derg RNLI Assists Two People After Cruiser Breaks Down on River Shannon
Volunteers from the RNLI at Lough Derg RNLI launched to assist two people aboard a 30ft motor cruiser that suffered engine failure on the River Shannon near Ballymacegan Island.

Pat Nolan
May 202 min read


Red Bay RNLI Crew Aid Solo Yachtsman During Challenging Evening Rescue
Volunteer crew members from the RNLI at Red Bay launched a rescue operation to assist a lone sailor whose yacht got into difficulty in rough conditions off the Scottish coast.

Robert Stone
May 192 min read


Over 100 Cyclists Take Part in Lough Derg RNLI ‘Lap the Lake’ Fundraiser
More than 100 cyclists took part in this year’s hugely successful “Lap the Lake” fundraising cycle in aid of Lough Derg RNLI

Pat Nolan
May 183 min read


Kilmore Quay RNLI Launch To The Aid Of Fishing Vessel Near Keeragh Islands
Volunteer lifeboat crew from RNLI in Kilmore Quay launched to assist the crew of a 10-metre fishing vessel after it suffered a fouled propeller and began drifting towards the Keeragh Islands off the Wexford coast.

Pat Nolan
May 182 min read


Fethard RNLI Assist Lone Sailor Adrift in Waterford Estuary
Fethard RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew launched on Friday morning, 15 May, to assist a lone sailor whose vessel had lost power and was drifting in the shipping channel north of Barrow Bridge in the Waterford Estuary.

Pat Nolan
May 182 min read


Arranmore RNLI Volunteers Achieve Major Training Milestones
A busy couple of weeks of training and assessments recently took place at the RNLI station on Arranmore, highlighting the dedication and commitment of the volunteer crew who continue to answer the call when emergencies arise at sea.

Pat Nolan
May 171 min read


Enniskillen RNLI Launched After Longboat Runs Aground on Lough Erne
Volunteer crew members from the RNLI in Enniskillen were called into action after a longboat ran aground near marker 55K on Lough Erne.

Robert Stone
May 172 min read


Ballyglass RNLI Launches to Vessel Taking on Water in Broadhaven Bay
Ballyglass RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat was requested to launch following reports of a vessel taking on water in Broadhaven Bay.

Pat Nolan
May 161 min read


Dunmore East RNLI Responds to Yacht in Difficulty Off Wexford Coast
Volunteer crew members from the RNLI in Dunmore East launched on Tuesday evening to assist a sailing vessel that lost both engine and electrical power off the coast of Hook Head.

Pat Nolan
May 152 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Assists Vessel Adrift Near Passage West
Crosshaven RNLI lifeboat crew launched following reports of a vessel adrift in the shipping channel near Passage West.

Pat Nolan
May 141 min read


Portaferry RNLI Launches Following Man Overboard Alert on Strangford Lough
Volunteer crew from the RNLI station at Portaferry were tasked to an emergency call after reports of a man overboard near Ringhaddy Sound on the western shore of Strangford Lough.

Robert Stone
May 132 min read


Newcastle RNLI Launched After Jet Skiers Get Into Difficulty in Dundrum Bay
The volunteer crew at Newcastle RNLI launched their D class lifeboat following reports that a jet ski had got into difficulty in Dundrum’s inner bay.

Robert Stone
May 122 min read


Back-to-Back Call Outs for Courtmacsherry RNLI in Blustery West Cork Conditions
Volunteer crew members from the Courtmacsherry RNLI launched twice within hours on Sunday afternoon after separate reports of swimmers getting into difficulty off the West Cork coast during blustery offshore conditions.

Pat Nolan
May 112 min read


Sligo Bay RNLI Assists Yacht Club After Dinghies Capsize in Sudden Strong Winds
Volunteer crew members from the Sligo Bay RNLI were called into action after several dinghies capsized during sailing activities at Sligo Yacht Club when weather conditions unexpectedly deteriorated.

Pat Nolan
May 111 min read


Third Callout in 48 Hours for Crosshaven Coast Guard
The volunteers of the Crosshaven Coast Guard received their third callout in just 48 hours following reports of a vessel on the rocks near Aghada.

Pat Nolan
May 111 min read


Enniskillen RNLI Assists Five People After Two Vessels Run Into Difficulty on Lough Erne
Enniskillen RNLI volunteers were called into action after two vessels experienced difficulties near Devenish Island on Lough Erne.

Robert Stone
May 102 min read


Crosshaven Coast Guard Volunteers Aid 15-Metre Yacht in Difficulty
Crosshaven Coast Guard volunteers were tasked by MRSC Valentia to assist a 15-metre yacht located approximately two nautical miles south of Roche’s Point with two persons onboard.

Pat Nolan
May 91 min read
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