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Lough Swilly RNLI tasked to assist to paddle boarders off Lisfannon beach
Lough Swilly RNLI were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist two teenage paddle boarders who got into difficulty just off Lisfannon beach.
Robert Stone
Jun 291 min read


Crosshaven RNLI launch in search of vessel adrift off the Whitegate Oil Refinery
The volunteer crew at Crosshaven RNLI were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard to search for a vessel which was reported to be adrift off the Whitegate Oil Refinery.
Pat Nolan
Jun 281 min read


Three Wicklow RNLI lifeboat crew members receive charity's Letter of Thanks
Three Wicklow RNLI volunteer crew members have received official Letters of Thanks from RNLI Chief Executive Peter Sparkes following their actions which resulted in five lives being saved.
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


Arranmore RNLI assists with three medical evacuations in four days
Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew were requested by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist in the medical evacuation of three patients requiring assessment in Letterkenny University Hospital.
Robert Stone
Jun 261 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 243 min read


Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew assist two people onboard motorboat
Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew pagers sounded at 9.35am this morning (Friday 20 June) when a 999 call was received from two people whose small motorboat had run out of fuel 1 mile from Guns Island just off Ballyhornan, at the entrance to Strangford Lough.
Robert Stone
Jun 202 min read


Bangor RNLI comes to the aid of 10 people after 6m boat capsizes
Bangor RNLI has brought 10 people to safety on Thursday evening (19 June) after a 6m boat capsized off Carrickfergus. There was a multi-agency response.
Robert Stone
Jun 202 min read


Arklow RNLI host special visitor in advance of 200th anniversary
Volunteers at Arklow RNLI and their invited guests, recently hosted a special visit to the lifeboat station from Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Vice President of the lifesaving charity and former Deputy Chair
Pat Nolan
Jun 122 min read
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