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Larne RNLI rescues four people onboard small rib that breaks down
Larne RNLI came to the aid of four divers onboard a broken-down rib.
Robert Stone
4 hours ago2 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit tasked to assist two persons on board a 29 foot cruiser with engine difficulty
Killaloe Coast Guard unit responded to a call for assistance from a 29-foot cruiser experiencing engine difficulties near Gortmore Point, close to Terryglass Harbour on the northern end of Lough Derg.
Pat Nolan
1 day ago1 min read


First callout onboard all-weather lifeboat for volunteer crew member asLarne RNLI respond to a yacht in difficulty
First callout onboard all-weather lifeboat for volunteer crew member as Larne RNLI swiftly responded to a report of a yacht in difficulty.
Robert Stone
2 days ago2 min read


Ballyglass RNLI assists fishing vessel in Broadhaven Bay
Ballyglass RNLI's all-weather lifeboat was called into action following a request from Malin Head Coast Guard radio. The lifeboat was dispatched to assist a fishing boat with two people on board that was experiencing engine trouble in Broadhaven Bay.
Pat Nolan
2 days ago1 min read


Aran Islands RNLI welcomes new Lifeboat Operations Manager
Volunteers at the Aran Islands RNLI station were delighted to celebrate multiple pass outs this week and welcome a new Lifeboat Operations Manager to the station.
Pat Nolan
4 days ago2 min read


Clifden RNLI recover submerged sailing boat in Clifden Bay
The volunteer crew of Clifden RNLI were requested by the Coast Guard to launch after a crew member had spotted the upturned hull of a boat in Clifden Bay.
Pat Nolan
4 days ago1 min read


Castletownbere RNLI rescues four as 13m fishing trawler gets into difficulty
Castletownbere RNLI rescued four fishermen after they issued a Mayday when their 13m trawler hit a post inside the harbour and rapidly took on water.
Pat Nolan
Oct 302 min read


‘Seafillies’ complete challenge of swimming at all 98 Blue Flag Beaches
After 98 beaches, 4,000 km of coastlines and many swims, close friends Orla Leahy and Biddy Hughes are ready to celebrate a significant milestone. Through the swims, the ‘Seafillies’, as they have called themselves, have raised over €25,000 for the RNLI.
Pat Nolan
Oct 302 min read


Aran Islands RNLI respond to medical evacuation from Inis Mór
Aran Islands lifeboat was called into action by the Irish Coast Guard to carry out a medical evacuation from Inis Mór.
Pat Nolan
Oct 281 min read


Boyne Fisherman's Rescue and Recovery tasked to reports of a person in distress at Sunshine Bar
Boyne Fisherman's Rescue and Recovery respond to reports of a person in distress at Sunshine Bar. The swift and coordinated response that followed ensured a positive outcome in a potentially dangerous situation.
Pat Nolan
Oct 252 min read


Castletownbere and Baltimore RNLI respond to Mayday off Dursey Island
Castletownbere and Baltimore RNLI responded to a Mayday after a 35m fishing trawler with 12 onboard, took on water off Dursey Island in West Cork.
Pat Nolan
Oct 222 min read


Larne RNLI attends bell ringing ceremony for new Shannon class lifeboat
A new Shannon class lifeboat is coming to Larne RNLI. The lifeboat will replace the station’s all-weather Trent class lifeboat, Dr John McSparran, which has served the community off the Larne coast for the last quarter of a century.
Robert Stone
Oct 213 min read


Skerries lifeboat operations manager retires after 44 years dedicated service
Niall McGrotty recently stepped down as lifeboat operations manager after 44 years of volunteering for Skerries RNLI.
Pat Nolan
Oct 142 min read


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 131 min read


Carrybridge RNLI Volunteers Successfully Complete Tier 2 Passouts
Carrybridge Lifeboat Station is proud to announce that two more of its dedicated volunteer crew members, Richard McFarland and Richard Neely have successfully completed their final Tier 2 passouts, marking a significant accomplishment in their lifesaving journey.
Robert Stone
Oct 102 min read


€380 Pint of Murphy’s Steals the Show as ‘Dress to Impress’ RNLI Dinner Dance Raises Over €17,000
Last Friday 3rd October, 101 guests from Ballycotton and the surrounding area Dressed To Impress for a Ballycotton RNLI Fundraising Dinner Dance, hosted in the elegant surroundings of the Bayview Hotel overlooking Ballycotton harbour and lifeboat.
Pat Nolan
Oct 62 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 61 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 302 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 292 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 292 min read
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