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Third Weekend Callout Sees Crosshaven RNLI Assist 39-Foot Yacht
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers have been kept busy this weekend, with a callout to assist a 39-foot yacht with three people on board marking the station's third service launch in as many days. The vessel experienced engine problems while approaching Cork Harbour, raising concerns about safely navigating the busy shipping channel at Roches Point in choppy seas and a Force 5 easterly wind.

Pat Nolan
20 hours ago2 min read


Union Hall RNLI Assists Vessel with Fouled Propeller off High Island
Union Hall RNLI launched to assist a 20-foot pleasure craft with two people onboard after reports of a fouled propeller approximately one mile south-east of High Island, west of Glandore Harbour in West Cork.

Pat Nolan
24 hours ago1 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Called Out Twice During Sunny Saturday on the Water
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were called into action twice on Saturday, 13 June, as fine weather brought increased boating activity to Cork Harbour and the surrounding waters.

Pat Nolan
2 days ago2 min read


Carrybridge RNLI Assists Two After Personal Water Craft Breakdown on Lough Erne
Volunteer crew members from Carrybridge Lifeboat were called into action on Friday evening after two people became stranded on a broken down personal water craft on Lough Erne.

Robert Stone
2 days ago1 min read


Kayaker Overboard Report Prompts Youghal Coast Guard Response
Volunteers from Youghal Coast Guard Unit were tasked yesterday evening following reports of a possible kayaker in difficulty off the local coastline.

Pat Nolan
2 days ago2 min read


Lough Derg RNLI Assists Motor Cruiser with Engine Failure Near Terryglass
Lough Derg RNLI volunteers launched on Friday evening after a 35ft motor cruiser with four people on board suffered engine failure near Terryglass Harbour. With squally Force 4 to 5 winds and the vessel anchored close to a busy navigation route, the lifeboat crew assessed the situation and prepared to assist.

Pat Nolan
2 days ago2 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Responds to Emergency Call at Cobh Deepwater Quay
Crosshaven RNLI was tasked on Friday evening following reports that a 14-year-old had entered the water near the Deepwater Quay in Cobh, Co. Cork.

Pat Nolan
3 days ago1 min read


Bantry Lifeboat Responds to Three Callouts in Two Weeks
Busy fortnight for Bantry Lifeboat volunteers, who responded to three separate callouts involving vessels in difficulty off Lousy Island, Bantry Inner Harbour and Glengarriff Inner Harbour.

Pat Nolan
6 days ago1 min read


Two Sailors Rescued in Challenging Overnight RNLI Operation off County Down Coast
Two sailors were rescued in separate incidents off the County Down coast during a demanding overnight search and rescue operation involving crews from Newcastle and Kilkeel RNLI late on Friday night and into the early hours of Saturday morning.

Robert Stone
7 days ago3 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Lifeboat Launched to Grounded Trawler with Seven Persons on Board
Crosshaven RNLI launched to a grounded trawler with seven people onboard near the south side of the Naval Base in Cork Harbour after a request from Valentia Coast Guard.

Pat Nolan
Jun 61 min read


Castletownbere RNLI Rescues RIB Following Engine Fire Off West Cork Coast
Castletownbere RNLI launched this afternoon to assist a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) that suffered an engine fire near Ardnakinna Lighthouse in West Cork.

Pat Nolan
Jun 62 min read


Dún Laoghaire RNLI Responds to Two Emergency Callouts Involving Six People
Volunteer lifeboat crew at Dún Laoghaire RNLI responded to two separate emergency incidents involving four adults and two children, rescuing three people from the water and escorting a disabled vessel safely back to harbour.

Pat Nolan
Jun 63 min read


Emergency Services Respond to Waterside Incident in Waterford
A multi-agency emergency response was launched in Waterford City early on Friday morning after reports of a person threatening to enter the water.

Pat Nolan
Jun 51 min read


Wicklow RNLI Rescues Two People from Capsized Rowing Boat Near Harbour
Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched their inshore lifeboat following reports of a capsized rowing boat with two people in the water approximately 200 metres north of Wicklow Harbour.

Pat Nolan
Jun 42 min read


Drogheda Coast Guard Assists Stranded Vessel on River Boyne During Busy Port Operations
Drogheda Coast Guard Unit was tasked this afternoon to assist a small vessel that became stranded and lost power on the River Boyne during a full flood tide.

Pat Nolan
Jun 42 min read


Waterford City River Rescue Assists Yacht in Distress on River Suir
A yacht in difficulty on the River Suir prompted a response from Waterford City River Rescue crews following a request from the Irish Coast Guard.

Pat Nolan
Jun 31 min read


Donaghadee RNLI Rescues Man from Water Following Harbour Incident
Donaghadee RNLI volunteers launched following reports of a man struggling in the water in Donaghadee Harbour. A member of the public raised the alarm after spotting a dinghy adrift and a casualty holding onto a boat, prompting a rapid response from the lifeboat crew and HM Coastguard.

Robert Stone
Jun 32 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Assists Disabled Yacht in Darkness off Cork Harbour
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were launched late on Tuesday night to assist a yacht with a disabled engine as it approached Cork Harbour after taking part in a two-handed race from the UK.

Pat Nolan
Jun 31 min read


Kilkeel RNLI Assists Vessel Taking on Water Near Carlingford Marina
Kilkeel RNLI volunteers came to the aid of two people onboard a small pleasure craft after the vessel began taking on water while approaching Carlingford Marina.

Robert Stone
Jun 22 min read


Dunmore East RNLI Called to Aid Disabled Vessel South-East of Hook Head
Dunmore East RNLI volunteers came to the aid of two people aboard a disabled motor cruiser after the vessel suffered engine difficulties off Hook Head.

Pat Nolan
Jun 12 min read
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