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Crosshaven RNLI launches to assist three people aboard disabled boat in Cork Harbour
Crosshaven RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crew launched late last night to assist three people aboard a small open boat that had suffered engine failure in Cork Harbour.

Pat Nolan
Jul 311 min read


Red Bay RNLI launches to assist yacht taking on water off Cushendall
Red Bay RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crews launched both lifeboats after a yacht with two people on board reported taking on water approximately eight miles east of Cushendall.

Robert Stone
Jul 311 min read


Enniskillen RNLI assists speed boat with engine failure on Lower Lough Erne
Enniskillen RNLI launched following reports of a speed boat in difficulty on Lower Lough Erne. The volunteer crew located the vessel near Rossclare after it suffered engine trouble and shares an important reminder for anyone planning to head out on the water.

Robert Stone
Jul 301 min read


Clogherhead RNLI launched during multi-agency response to swimmers in difficulty at Port Beach
Clogherhead RNLI launched to assist in a multi-agency response to a swimming incident involving three people at Port Beach, Co. Louth. Two casualties were airlifted to hospital as a precaution after making it safely ashore. Read more:

Pat Nolan
Jul 302 min read


Killaloe Coast Guard Assists Stranded Jet Ski on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard came to the assistance of two people after their jet ski suffered engine failure on Lough Derg on Monday evening.

Pat Nolan
Jul 281 min read


Kilmore Quay RNLI assists disabled motorboat near Saltee Islands
Kilmore Quay RNLI came to the aid of a 9m motorboat with engine failure near the Saltee Islands on Monday afternoon (27 July).

Pat Nolan
Jul 272 min read


Busy weekend for Arranmore RNLI as crew answer two callouts and honour dedicated fundraisers
The volunteer crew of Arranmore RNLI continued a busy summer period after responding to two requests for assistance from Malin Head Coast Guard over the weekend.

Pat Nolan
Jul 272 min read


Wicklow RNLI brings three people safely ashore after 11m boat suffers engine failure
Wicklow RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crew brought three people safely ashore in the early hours of this morning (Monday 27 July) after their 11-metre vessel suffered mechanical problems approximately 11 miles southeast of Wicklow Harbour late last night.

Pat Nolan
Jul 272 min read


Busy Weekend for Courtmacsherry RNLI with Rescue and Crew Assessment Success
Courtmacsherry RNLI volunteers had another busy weekend as the station continues to respond to incidents during the peak holiday season.

Pat Nolan
Jul 272 min read


Portaferry RNLI rescues two stranded paddleboarders from Salt Island
Portaferry RNLI volunteers came to the aid of two paddleboarders who became stranded on Salt Island, south of Strangford Lough, after conditions deteriorated.

Pat Nolan
Jul 262 min read


Arklow RNLI volunteers respond to three call outs during busy week on the water
Arklow RNLI volunteers were kept busy during the recent spell of warm weather, responding to three separate incidents over the course of a week.

Pat Nolan
Jul 232 min read


Lough Neagh Rescue Assists Two After Jet Ski Breakdown Near Maghery
Lough Neagh Rescue volunteers assisted two people after a jet ski became disabled near Maghery, safely towing the craft and its occupants ashore.

Pat Nolan
Jul 211 min read


Carrybridge RNLI volunteer crew respond to three call outs over busy weekend on Lough Erne
Carrybridge RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew responded to three separate call outs over a busy weekend on Lough Erne, assisting two vessels in difficulty before helping to locate an overdue boater in the early hours of Monday morning.

Pat Nolan
Jul 214 min read


Busy Week for Aran Islands RNLI Volunteers with 10 Call Outs in Just Seven Days
Aran Islands RNLI volunteers have responded to an exceptional 10 call outs in just seven days, highlighting another busy period for the dedicated crew who remain on call around the clock to save lives at sea.

Pat Nolan
Jul 212 min read


Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew respond to four calls for assistance in one week
Arranmore RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crew responded to four requests for assistance in the space of one week after being tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard to three medical evacuations and a report of a possible person in difficulty in the water.

Pat Nolan
Jul 212 min read


Castletownbere RNLI comes to aid of two sailors after yacht takes on water off Sheep's Head
Castletownbere RNLI launched on Monday afternoon (20 July) to assist two sailors after their yacht began taking on water approximately seven miles west-south-west of Sheep's Head.

Pat Nolan
Jul 202 min read


Bangor RNLI volunteers assist sailor and his dog after yacht takes on water
Bangor RNLI volunteers came to the aid of a sailor and his dog afternoon after their yacht began taking on water during a passage from Donaghadee to Belfast.

Pat Nolan
Jul 202 min read


Ballyglass RNLI launch to the aid of six people on board yacht in overnight call out lasting almost 12 hours
Ballyglass RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew launched to assist a yacht taking on water in Killala Bay with six people on board. Following an overnight service lasting almost 12 hours, the yacht was safely towed to Killybegs with all six people brought to safety.

Pat Nolan
Jul 202 min read


Newcastle RNLI rescues three people blown offshore after training exercise
Newcastle RNLI came to the aid of three people who were blown offshore, shortly after volunteers had completed a routine training exercise.

Pat Nolan
Jul 202 min read


Fethard RNLI assists two people after boat breaks down off Hook Head
Fethard RNLI came to the aid of two people yesterday (Sunday 19 July) after their 17ft motorboat broke down approximately one mile off Hook Head.

Pat Nolan
Jul 202 min read
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