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Baltimore RNLI responds to two Cape Clear medevacs in one day
Baltimore RNLI volunteers were called out twice on Saturday (26 September), responding to separate medical evacuation requests on Cape Clear Island, off the coast of west Cork.

Pat Nolan
1 day ago2 min read


Drogheda Coast Guard involved in major search operation after vehicle found abandoned on M1 bridge
Drogheda Coast Guard Unit was tasked late on Friday night, 18 September, following a request from An Garda Síochána for assistance with a search in the area of the Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge on the M1.

Pat Nolan
Sep 202 min read


Crosshaven RNLI volunteers respond to injured yacht crewman
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were preparing to head out on exercise on Thursday evening when a VHF radio call alerted them to a yacht inbound to Crosshaven with an injured crewman on board.

Pat Nolan
Sep 112 min read


Multi-agency emergency response launched following incident on River Suir
Emergency services responded to an incident on the River Suir in Waterford last night following reports that a person had entered the water.

Pat Nolan
Sep 82 min read


Sligo Bay RNLI carries out medical evacuation from Coney Island
Sligo Bay RNLI volunteers carry out a medical evacuation from Coney Island, transferring a casualty to waiting ambulance crew at Rosses Point.

Pat Nolan
Sep 71 min read


Wicklow RNLI Assists Injured Casualty at Wicklow Harbour
Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched their inshore lifeboat on Tuesday, 25 August, to assist with the transfer of an injured casualty at Wicklow Harbour.

Pat Nolan
Aug 271 min read


Multi-Agency Response at Inchydoney After Casualty Caught in Strong Channel Current
Multi-agency emergency response at Inchydoney on Sunday after reports of people in difficulty in the eastern channel. Inchydoney Lifeboat, Coast Guard, Courtmacsherry RNLI, Gardaí and National Ambulance Service were among those involved.

Pat Nolan
Aug 163 min read


Multi-agency operation safely brings casualty from River Boyne
BFRRS was activated on Tuesday evening following reports of a person entering the water at Brú on the River Boyne. Gardaí were already on scene as rescue crews responded alongside Drogheda Coast Guard and other emergency services.

Pat Nolan
Aug 122 min read


Clogherhead RNLI comes to the aid of fishing trawler taking on water off County Louth coast
Clogherhead RNLI launched to assist a fishing trawler that was taking on water just half a nautical mile east of the station, with the casualty and vessel brought safely to Port Oriel.

Pat Nolan
Aug 62 min read


Arranmore RNLI volunteers respond to four callouts in four days during busy summer period
Arranmore RNLI's volunteer crew have experienced a busy start to August, responding to four callouts in four days, including three medical evacuations from Arranmore Island.

Pat Nolan
Aug 52 min read


Drogheda Coast Guard Responds to Two Callouts in One Day
Drogheda Coast Guard Unit responded to two separate incidents on Monday 3 August, assisting in a search operation for a missing person before later preparing to launch to reports of a kite surfer in difficulty off Bettystown Beach.

Pat Nolan
Aug 42 min read


Bundoran RNLI rescues swimmer after reports of three people in difficulty at Tullan Strand
Bundoran RNLI launched its inshore lifeboat on Friday evening (31 July) following reports of three swimmers in difficulty at Tullan Strand.

Pat Nolan
Aug 12 min read


Clogherhead RNLI launched during multi-agency response to swimmers in difficulty at Port Beach
Clogherhead RNLI launched to assist in a multi-agency response to a swimming incident involving three people at Port Beach, Co. Louth. Two casualties were airlifted to hospital as a precaution after making it safely ashore. Read more:

Pat Nolan
Jul 302 min read


Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew respond to four calls for assistance in one week
Arranmore RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crew responded to four requests for assistance in the space of one week after being tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to three medical evacuations and a report of a possible person in difficulty in the water.

Pat Nolan
Jul 212 min read


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


Woman Rescued After Cliff Fall Near Ballybunion Following Swift Multi-Agency Response
A woman is expected to make a full recovery after a swift multi-agency rescue off Ballybunion on Wednesday morning, where local kayakers and volunteer rescuers combined to save her life following a fall from the cliffs at Nine Daughters Hole.

Pat Nolan
Jul 152 min read


Aran Islands RNLI Volunteers Respond to Four Emergencies in 24 Hours
Aran Islands RNLI lifeboat volunteers responded to four separate emergency taskings within a 24-hour period, including two medical evacuations, a Mayday incident involving a drifting vessel and an overdue boat.

Pat Nolan
Jul 142 min read


Wicklow RNLI responds to two multi-agency rescues off County Wicklow coast
Wicklow RNLI volunteers were involved in two separate multi-agency rescue operations, launching twice in response to reports of people in difficulty in the water at Silver Strand and Magheramore Beach.

Pat Nolan
Jul 143 min read


Wicklow RNLI Launched In Multi-Agency Response To Swimmer in Difficulty at Magheramore
Wicklow RNLI launched both lifeboats alongside Rescue 116 and other emergency services after reports of a swimmer in difficulty at Magheramore, leading to the successful rescue of two people stranded on rocks.

Pat Nolan
Jul 122 min read


Baltimore RNLI crew complete late-night medical evacuation after Beaufort Cup triumph
Baltimore RNLI volunteers responded to a late-night medical evacuation from Cape Clear Island on Saturday, just hours after celebrating victory in the prestigious Beaufort Cup.

Pat Nolan
Jul 122 min read
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