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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
2 days ago2 min read


First call out for Wicklow RNLI crew member as fishermen brought to safety
Wicklow RNLI brought three fishermen to safety after their vessel suffered mechanical failure while fishing off the Wicklow coast.
Pat Nolan
2 days ago2 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
3 days ago2 min read


Lough Swilly RNLI tasked to the aid of lone fisherman
The volunteer lifeboat crew at Lough Swilly RNLI launched their Atlantic 85 Inshore Lifeboat to assist a lone fisherman whose small craft had developed engine trouble.
Robert Stone
4 days ago1 min read


Ballycotton RNLI rescues sailor from a yacht in difficulty near Ram Head, Co Waterford
Ballycotton RNLI Lifeboat launched at the request of Dublin Coast Guard, following a call for assistance from the skipper of a 14-metre yacht which had encountered difficulties due to strong onshore winds approximately one and a half miles from Ram Head.
Pat Nolan
5 days ago2 min read


Corrib Mask Search and Rescue go to the aid of a boat in difficulty on Lough Corrib
The volunteer crew of the Corrib Mask Search and Rescue CRBI were tasked on Sunday morning (22 June) to go to the aid of a vessel in difficulty on Lough Corrib.
Pat Nolan
6 days ago1 min read


Arklow RNLI launch to the aid of two fishermen
The volunteer crew at Arklow lifeboat station were requested to launch to go to the assistance of a 10-meter fishing vessel, which had become disabled approximately 7 nautical miles southeast of Arklow Harbour.
Pat Nolan
6 days ago1 min read


Ballyglass RNLI responds to report of missing kayaker
Ballyglass RNLI were requested to launch as part of a multi-agency response following a report of a missing kayaker who had failed to make contact with his friend on shore who alerted the emergency services.
Kayley Byrne
Jun 221 min read


Busy week for Skerries RNLI volunteers
Skerries RNLI were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard to three separate incidents in less than a week. Launching on Sunday (15 June), Tuesday (17 June) and Wednesday (18 June).
Pat Nolan
Jun 212 min read


Bundoran RNLI and Multi-Agency Rescue Respond to Cliff Fall
A multi-agency rescue operation was launched this morning (Saturday) at the West End in Bundoran after a person fell from a cliff.
Pat Nolan
Jun 211 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


Howth RNLI crews launch in multi-agency response to two cliff rescues
The volunteer crew of Howth RNLI launched their inshore lifeboat yesterday afternoon (19 June) just before 4:30pm, to reports of three children cut off by the tide near Lion’s Head – a popular swimming spot on the south side of the Howth peninsula, close to the Bailey Lighthouse.
Pat Nolan
Jun 203 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


Galway RNLI rescue off Mutton Island
Galway RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew were requested to launch to rescue a lone fisherman on board a 19ft fishing boat with engine trouble.
Pat Nolan
Jun 192 min read


Youghal RNLI come to the aid of two fishermen and a kayaker in one day
Youghal RNLI came to the aid of two fishermen and a kayaker in separate incidents
Pat Nolan
Jun 192 min read


Rosslare Harbour RNLI come to the aid of injured sailor off Rosslare Europort
Rosslare Harbour RNLI came to the assistance of an injured crew member on a yacht one mile off Rosslare Europort
Pat Nolan
Jun 181 min read


Kilmore Quay RNLI launched to assist three people aboard yacht with fouled prop
Kilmore Quay RNLI launched to assist the crew of a 12m yacht with a fouled propeller just south of Carnsore Point.
Pat Nolan
Jun 161 min read


Portrush RNLI launched to fishing vessel in difficulties at Portrush
Portrush All weather Lifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a fishing boat with four people on board in difficulty
Pat Nolan
Jun 151 min read


Tramore RNLI rescue exhausted swimmer in early hours
Tramore lifeboat crew launched at approximately 5.20am this morning (Saturday 14 June), following a report of an exhausted swimmer in difficulty clinging to rocks in Tramore Bay.
Pat Nolan
Jun 141 min read


Wicklow RNLI launch to the aid of three fisherman
Wicklow RNLI brought three fishermen to safety after their vessel suffered mechanical failure while fishing for whelk off the Wicklow coast.
Pat Nolan
Jun 141 min read
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