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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 21, 20251 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 20, 20252 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 20, 20253 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 20, 20252 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 19, 20252 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 19, 20252 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 18, 20251 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 16, 20251 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 15, 20251 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 14, 20251 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 14, 20251 min read


Howth RNLI Crew Complete Key Assessments – and Launch on Rescue Mid-Assessment
It’s been a busy and successful week at Howth RNLI, with several crew members completing vital operational assessments — including one who was called out on a rescue mid-assessment.

Pat Nolan
Jun 13, 20252 min read


Newcastle RNLI assists lone sailor after vessel has engine problems
Newcastle RNLI came to the aid of a lone sailor after their sailing vessel encountered engine failure upon entry to Ardglass Harbour.

Pat Nolan
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Donaghadee RNLI launch twice within 48 hours to assist sailors
Donaghadee RNLI's volunteers were paged twice over the weekend to assist the crew of two yachts in difficulty.

Robert Stone
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Clogherhead RNLI rescues two sailors near Gyles Quay
In the early hours of this morning (Bank Holiday Monday 2 June) at 1.28am, Clogherhead RNLI was requested by the Dublin Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre to assist two sailors on a yacht with two sailors onboard that had drifted onto rocks and a shingle beach near Gyles Quay, Dundalk.

Pat Nolan
Jun 1, 20252 min read


Achill Island RNLI comes to the aid of two fishermen
Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to come to the aid of two fishermen onboard a small fishing vessel

Pat Nolan
May 22, 20252 min read


Larne RNLI launch to reports of a person in the water at Glenarm Marina
Larne RNLI came to the aid of a person who had fallen into the water

Robert Stone
May 16, 20251 min read


Union Hall RNLI launches to report of an overdue swimmer at Squince beach
Union Hall RNLI volunteers were paged to a report of an overdue swimmer at Squince beach. The alarm was raised following a 999 call to the Coast Guard from a member of the public.

Pat Nolan
May 15, 20252 min read


Courtown RNLI launch to aid crew on sailing vessel
Courtown RNLI was requested to launch to assist the crew of a sailing vessel off the north beach

Pat Nolan
May 3, 20251 min read
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