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Carrybridge RNLI Volunteers Successfully Complete Shore and Boat Crew Passouts
Carrybridge Lifeboat Station is proud to announce that six of its dedicated shore crew members have completed their shore side assessments. Two boat crew have also completed Tier 2 assessments which signify they are fully trained boat crew, a significant milestone in their lifesaving journey.
Robert Stone
Sep 52 min read


Fenit RNLI invite public to Lifeboat Open Day
Fenit RNLI will open its doors for its station open day on Sunday 7 September from 1-5pm. All are welcome to attend for a fun-filled day out for all the family.
Pat Nolan
Sep 21 min read


Newcastle RNLI launched to kayakers reported to be in difficulty
Newcastle RNLI were requested to launch following reports off 2 kayakers in water after capsizing in surf off Newcastle beach.
Robert Stone
Sep 11 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 11 min read


Training session turns into a call out for Lough Neagh Rescue volunteers
During a routine crew training exercise in challenging Force 3–4 south-easterly conditions, Lough Neagh Rescue volunteers spotted an upturned boat near the shore in Kinnego Bay, raising immediate concern as nobody appeared to be nearby.
Robert Stone
Aug 311 min read


Bangor RNLI assists man in Carrickfergus after yacht losses power
Bangor RNLI volunteers were requested to assist a man onboard a 22ft yacht that had lost all power and drive.
Robert Stone
Aug 301 min read


Bangor RNLI launches following reports of a swimmer in difficulty
HM Coastguard requested Bangor RNLI to launch their inshore lifeboat Ruby Robinson, following a reports from a member of the public of a swimmer possibly in difficulty in Ballyholme bay.
Mary Kate Byrne
Aug 271 min read


New Navigator at Carrybridge RNLI completes second call out within 48 hours
Matthew Nelson, a Carrybridge local, who has volunteered with Carrybridge Lifeboat for the past five and a half years, has successfully completed his Navigator Pass Out. This is a new role under the RNLI’s new OCF competency structure.
Robert Stone
Aug 263 min read


First shout as Helm for Larne RNLI volunteer crew member Samantha Agnew
The volunteer crew of Larne RNLI were requested to launch following a report of a swimmer in difficulty
Robert Stone
Aug 252 min read


Galway RNLI is looking for new volunteer crew
Galway RNLI is looking to fill a number of volunteer roles including new trainee lifeboat crew, additional Launch Authority positions and a new Lifeboat Operations Manager.
Pat Nolan
Aug 252 min read


Seven call outs in seven days for Dún Laoghaire RNLI
The summer months have brought a steady stream of call outs for Dún Laoghaire RNLI, with the volunteer crew launching seven times in the last seven days.
Pat Nolan
Aug 212 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard unit tasked to assist thirty one foot cruiser with 2 persons on board
Killaloe Coast Guard unit launched to assist a 31-foot cruiser with engine difficulty south of Scilly Island on Lough Derg with 2 people on board.
Pat Nolan
Aug 201 min read


Galway RNLI volunteers take on new roles
Two volunteer crew based at the Galway RNLI Lifeboat Station have recently taken up new roles as Launch Authority and Station Mechanic.
Pat Nolan
Aug 193 min read


Volunteer crew at Baltimore RNLI tasked to a yacht in difficulty near Crookhaven
Baltimore RNLI tasked to provide assistance to a yacht with one person onboard that got into difficulty off Crookhaven, West Cork
Pat Nolan
Aug 182 min read


Bundoran RNLI to host 5th annual Emergency Services Open Day
The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI, together with locally based emergency services, will hold their 5th annual RNLI and Emergency Services Open Day on Sunday August 24th at Bundoran Lifeboat Station, The Pier, Bundoran.
Pat Nolan
Aug 122 min read


Lough Neagh Rescue tasked to the aid of a capsized Catamaran in Kinnego Bay
Volunteer crews from Lough Neagh Rescue (LNR) were tasked over the weekend to assist a catamaran that had capsized in challenging conditions and was partially submerged after taking on water in Kinnego Bay.
Robert Stone
Aug 121 min read


Baltimore RNLI transfers firefighters from mainland to Heir Island
Baltimore RNLI were called out to transport firefighters out to a fire on Heir Island off the coast of west Cork.
Pat Nolan
Aug 121 min read


Lough Swilly RNLI assists small boat with 6 people onboard
The volunteer crew at Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist a small vessel with 6 people onboard that have developed mechanical problems not far from Fahan Marina.
Pat Nolan
Aug 21 min read


Clifden RNLI assist Fisherman off the Connemara shore
Volunteers at Clifden RNLI lifeboat station were tasked shortly after 3pm (Monday 28 July) to assist a fisherman in difficulty off the Connemara shore.
Pat Nolan
Jul 281 min read


Dún Laoghaire RNLI Lifeboat Launches to two Motorboaters in difficulty
The volunteer crew of Dún Laoghaire lifeboat was paged at 8:14pm yesterday (Saturday) in response to a call to the Coast Guard made by a member of the public.
Pat Nolan
Jul 272 min read
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