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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 30, 20251 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 27, 20251 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 26, 20253 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 25, 20252 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 25, 20252 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 21, 20252 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 20, 20251 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 19, 20253 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 18, 20252 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 12, 20252 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 12, 20251 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 12, 20251 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 2, 20251 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 28, 20251 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 27, 20252 min read


Sligo Bay RNLI volunteers tasked to the aid of a vessel with six people on board
The volunteer crew at Sligo Bay lifeboat station were tasked by the Coast Guard to go to the aid of a boat that was experiencing engine failure with six people on board.
Pat Nolan
Jul 27, 20251 min read


Cahore Inshore Rescue Service tasked to rescue two people adrift on jet ski north of Cahore pier
The volunteer crew of Cahore Inshore Rescue Service CRBI were tasked by pager at 6:25pm on Friday 18 July to rescue two casualties adrift on jet ski approx 500 meters north of Cahore pier.
Pat Nolan
Jul 19, 20251 min read


Portrush RNLI launched to reports of a missing child at Benone Beach
Portrush Inshore Lifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard this afternoon (Sunday) to reports of a missing child at Benone beach.
Robert Stone
Jul 13, 20252 min read


Wicklow RNLI brings two people to safety after yacht suffers mechanical problem
Wicklow RNLI brought two people to safety after their vessel developed mechanical problems two miles north of Wicklow Harbour.
Pat Nolan
Jul 8, 20252 min read


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 29, 20251 min read
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