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Lough Derg RNLI launches after person reported in the water in Youghal Bay
Lough Derg RNLI volunteers launched this morning after a person was reported in the water in Youghal Bay.

Pat Nolan
Jul 192 min read


Lough Derg RNLI Rescues Two After Cruiser Runs Aground Near Goat Road
Lough Derg RNLI launched this afternoon to assist two people after their 36ft motor cruiser ran aground south of the Goat Road on Lough Derg.

Pat Nolan
Jun 192 min read


Lough Derg RNLI Volunteers Assist Five People Following Cruiser Engine Failure
Lough Derg RNLI volunteers were tasked by Valentia Coast Guard to assist a 32ft motor cruiser that had suffered engine failure north of Illaunmore. The lifeboat crew launched promptly and made their way to the vessel, where five people were on board.

Pat Nolan
Jun 162 min read


Lough Derg RNLI Assists Motor Cruiser with Engine Failure Near Terryglass
Lough Derg RNLI volunteers launched on Friday evening after a 35ft motor cruiser with four people on board suffered engine failure near Terryglass Harbour. With squally Force 4 to 5 winds and the vessel anchored close to a busy navigation route, the lifeboat crew assessed the situation and prepared to assist.

Pat Nolan
Jun 132 min read


Double Success for Lough Derg RNLI as Crew Member and Press Officer Achieve Key Milestones
Lough Derg RNLI is celebrating two significant achievements following successful assessments completed by volunteer crew member Paraic Slattery and Lifeboat Press Officer Eleanor Hooker.

Pat Nolan
Jun 92 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 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


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


Lough Derg RNLI Responds To Cruiser With Gearbox Failure Off Clare Shore
Valentia Coast Guard requested the launch of the Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to assist two people aboard a 32-foot motor cruiser that had suffered gearbox failure.

Pat Nolan
May 32 min read


Two Volunteers Achieve Key Roles at Lough Derg RNLI
Lough Derg RNLI has marked a significant milestone with the successful qualification of two of its volunteers following a rigorous day of assessments on Wednesday, 22 April.

Pat Nolan
Apr 232 min read


RNLI volunteers rescue stranded skipper in severe conditions on Lough Derg
Volunteers from Lough Derg RNLI launched to assist a lone skipper whose 28ft motor cruiser had run aground in hazardous conditions on Lough Derg.

Pat Nolan
Apr 112 min read


Lough Derg RNLI assist adult and child on 32ft cruiser with engine failure
Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist two people on a 32ft motor cruiser with engine failure at a location north of Illaunmor.

Pat Nolan
Apr 61 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


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


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


Lough Derg RNLI assists lone skipper on 33ft yacht with engine failure
Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist a lone skipper on a 33ft motor cruiser with engine failure at a location close to Drominagh Point.

Pat Nolan
Oct 13, 20252 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


Lough Derg RNLI assists 2 people on 32ft cruiser with engine failure
Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist 2 people on a motor cruiser with engine failure near Terryglass, the most northerly part of the lake.

Pat Nolan
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Lough Derg RNLI assists 2 people on a vessel grounded during Storm Floris
On Monday morning, 4 August, Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist 2 people whose vessel ran aground in severe weather during Storm Floris.

Pat Nolan
Aug 5, 20252 min read


Successful training and assessments for Lough Derg RNLI volunteers
Volunteers at Lough Derg RNLI are celebrating the achievements of their fellow crew who have successfully passed a number of assessments following months of training.

Pat Nolan
Jun 24, 20253 min read
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