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First call out for Wicklow RNLI crew member as fishermen brought to safety
Wicklow RNLI brought three fishermen to safety after their vessel suffered mechanical failure while fishing off the Wicklow coast.
Pat Nolan
Jun 272 min read


Skerries RNLI launch to reports of motorboat with engine failure
kerries RNLI were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard yesterday afternoon (Thursday 26) following a 999 call from a member of the public reporting that a boat was in difficulty off Skerries headland.
Pat Nolan
Jun 272 min read


Howth RNLI assists two sailors on French yacht in difficulty off Dublin Coast
Howth RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat to assist two sailors on a 42ft French yacht that had suffered engine failure approximately four miles North East of Howth.
Pat Nolan
Jun 272 min read


Crosshaven RNLI tasked to the aid on an injured crewman on a racing yacht
The volunteer crew at Crosshaven lifeboat station were tasked by the Coast Guard to attend a 28' racing yacht with an injured crewman aboard.
Pat Nolan
Jun 261 min read


Lough Ree RNLI mourns the passing of Tony McCarth
The death of Tony McCarth on Tuesday (24 June) was met with great sadness among the volunteer crew at Lough Ree RNLI. The flag of the charity flies at half-mast over the lifeboat station at Coosan Point as a mark of respect to a kind colleague, a great leader and a wonderful friend.
Robert Stone
Jun 262 min read


Back to back medical evacuations for the Aran Islands RNLI
The Aran Islands RNLI lifeboat crew responded to two back-to-back medical evacuations from Inis Mór.
Pat Nolan
Jun 261 min read


Lough Swilly RNLI tasked to the aid of lone fisherman
The volunteer lifeboat crew at Lough Swilly RNLI launched their Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat to assist a lone fisherman whose small craft had developed engine trouble.
Robert Stone
Jun 261 min read


Ballycotton RNLI rescues sailor from a yacht in difficulty near Ram Head, Co Waterford
Ballycotton RNLI Lifeboat launched at the request of Dublin Coast Guard, following a call for assistance from the skipper of a 14-metre yacht which had encountered difficulties due to strong onshore winds approximately one and a half miles from Ram Head.
Pat Nolan
Jun 242 min read


Corrib Mask Search and Rescue go to the aid of a boat in difficulty on Lough Corrib
The volunteer crew of the Corrib Mask Search and Rescue CRBI were tasked on Sunday morning (22 June) to go to the aid of a vessel in difficulty on Lough Corrib.
Pat Nolan
Jun 241 min read


Arklow RNLI launch to the aid of two fishermen
The volunteer crew at Arklow lifeboat station were requested to launch to go to the assistance of a 10-meter fishing vessel, which had become disabled approximately 7 nautical miles southeast of Arklow Harbour.
Pat Nolan
Jun 231 min read


Ballyglass RNLI responds to report of missing kayaker
Ballyglass RNLI were requested to launch as part of a multi-agency response following a report of a missing kayaker who had failed to make contact with his friend on shore who alerted the emergency services.
Kayley Byrne
Jun 221 min read


Arklow RNLI's Shannon class lifeboat offically named Roy Holloway at harbour ceremony
Arklow RNLI hosted a special ceremony on Saturday (21 June) for the naming of the new €3.1M All-Weather Shannon Class Lifeboat.
Pat Nolan
Jun 222 min read


Achill Island RNLI comes to the aid of two fishermen
Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to come to the aid of two fishermen onboard a small fishing vessel
Pat Nolan
May 222 min read


Larne RNLI launch to reports of a person in the water at Glenarm Marina
Larne RNLI came to the aid of a person who had fallen into the water
Robert Stone
May 161 min read


Union Hall RNLI launches to report of an overdue swimmer at Squince beach
Union Hall RNLI volunteers were paged to a report of an overdue swimmer at Squince beach. The alarm was raised following a 999 call to the Coast Guard from a member of the public.
Pat Nolan
May 152 min read


Courtown RNLI launch to aid crew on sailing vessel
Courtown RNLI was requested to launch to assist the crew of a sailing vessel off the north beach
Pat Nolan
May 31 min read
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