Carrybridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assess a 10 metre vessel with two people on board, reported to be grounded approx. 1 mile North East of Naan Island.

Larne RNLI were requested to launch their Inshore Lifeboat and their All-Weather Lifeboat at the request of HM Coastguard after member of the public reported two swimmers in difficulty close to Ballygally Beach.

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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.

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.

Newcastle RNLI were requested to launch following reports off 2 kayakers in water after capsizing in surf off Newcastle beach.

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.

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.

Bangor RNLI volunteers were requested to assist a man onboard a 22ft yacht that had lost all power and drive.

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.

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.

The volunteer crew of Larne RNLI were requested to launch following a report of a swimmer in difficulty

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.

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.

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.

Two volunteer crew based at the Galway RNLI Lifeboat Station have recently taken up new roles as Launch Authority and Station Mechanic.

Baltimore RNLI tasked to provide assistance to a yacht with one person onboard that got into difficulty off Crookhaven, West Cork

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.

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.

Baltimore RNLI were called out to transport firefighters out to a fire on Heir Island off the coast of west Cork.