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Kite Surfer Safely Returned to Inchydoney Beach by Inshore Rescue Boat
A coordinated response by the Inchydoney Inshore Lifeboat Association and Cork County Council Beachguards safely returned an experienced kite surfer to Inchydoney Beach after changing sea conditions forced him ashore away from his launch point. The operation reunited him with his concerned family and highlighted the close partnership between lifeguards and the volunteer lifeboat crew.

Pat Nolan
Jul 142 min read


Two Paddleboarders Rescued by Tramore RNLI After Being Blown Offshore
Two paddleboarders were rescued by Tramore RNLI on Monday evening after becoming stranded in strong offshore winds in Tramore Bay.

Pat Nolan
Jul 142 min read


Blessington Rescue Boat Assists Disabled Vessel on Blessington Lakes
Blessington Rescue Boat volunteers responded to a disabled vessel on Blessington Lakes on Monday afternoon after it suffered engine failure.

Pat Nolan
Jul 141 min read


Wicklow RNLI responds to two multi-agency rescues off County Wicklow coast
Wicklow RNLI volunteers were involved in two separate multi-agency rescue operations, launching twice in response to reports of people in difficulty in the water at Silver Strand and Magheramore Beach.

Pat Nolan
Jul 143 min read


Carrybridge RNLI Launches Three Times in Six Hours to Assist 13 People on Upper Lough Erne
Carrybridge RNLI volunteers responded to three emergency call outs in six hours, assisting 13 people and towing two disabled vessels to safety on Upper Lough Erne.

Pat Nolan
Jul 142 min read


Enniskillen RNLI assists eight people during two Lower Lough Erne call-outs
Enniskillen RNLI volunteers assisted eight people during two separate emergency call-outs in the Lusty Beg area of Lower Lough Erne on consecutive days, responding to a drifting vessel and later supporting a multi-agency search for a missing person.

Pat Nolan
Jul 142 min read


Lone kayaker rescued by Red Bay RNLI after late-night emergency off Cushendun
A lone kayaker was rescued by Red Bay RNLI late on Sunday night after getting into difficulty in heavy sea swells around one and a half miles north of Cushendun.

Pat Nolan
Jul 132 min read


Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue Assists in Missing Person Search Following Busy Day of Operations
Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue responded alongside An Garda Síochána and the Iveragh Coast Guard to assist in the search for a reported missing person at Ballinskelligs Beach. The incident concluded with a positive outcome, following what had already been a busy day for the volunteer crew providing safety cover at the Hardman Ireland Triathlon in Waterville.

Pat Nolan
Jul 131 min read


Crosshaven RNLI Assists Yacht Drifting Towards Fair Rock After Propeller Failure
Crosshaven RNLI volunteers came to the aid of a disabled yacht drifting towards Fair Rock after it lost propulsion, safely towing the vessel and its two occupants to East Ferry Marina.

Pat Nolan
Jul 132 min read


Courtmacsherry RNLI Assists Disabled Pleasure Boat off the Old Head of Kinsale
Courtmacsherry RNLI volunteers launched to assist a 23-foot pleasure boat that suffered a complete loss of power west of the Old Head of Kinsale. The vessel, with three people on board, was safely towed back to Courtmacsherry Harbour by the all-weather lifeboat Val Adnams.

Pat Nolan
Jul 122 min read


Busy Sunday Sees Killaloe Coast Guard Respond to Three Consecutive Call-Outs
Killaloe Coast Guard volunteers responded to three consecutive call-outs on Sunday afternoon, assisting two disabled vessels and responding to reports of a capsized kayaker on Lough Derg. Both vessels were safely towed back to Killaloe, while the kayaker was assisted by nearby boats before Coast Guard crews arrived. The unit has also appealed to visitors to keep access to the Coast Guard station at Pier Head clear to ensure emergency crews can respond without delay.

Pat Nolan
Jul 122 min read


Wicklow RNLI Launched In Multi-Agency Response To Swimmer in Difficulty at Magheramore
Wicklow RNLI launched both lifeboats alongside Rescue 116 and other emergency services after reports of a swimmer in difficulty at Magheramore, leading to the successful rescue of two people stranded on rocks.

Pat Nolan
Jul 122 min read


Baltimore RNLI crew complete late-night medical evacuation after Beaufort Cup triumph
Baltimore RNLI volunteers responded to a late-night medical evacuation from Cape Clear Island on Saturday, just hours after celebrating victory in the prestigious Beaufort Cup.

Pat Nolan
Jul 122 min read


Swift Response by Killaloe Coast Guard Brings Powerboat Safely Ashore
Killaloe Coast Guard volunteers responded to a powerboat that suffered engine failure approximately 1km south of Killaloe Bridge, safely towing the vessel back to harbour. The successful operation marks the unit's seventh callout of July, highlighting a busy period for the volunteer rescue service.

Pat Nolan
Jul 112 min read


Larne RNLI Comes to Aid of Stranded Paddleboarders at Isle of Muck
Larne RNLI volunteers rescued two paddleboarders from the Isle of Muck after HM Coastguard requested the all-weather lifeboat following a member of the public's call for help. Both casualties were brought safely to Portmuck Harbour and handed into the care of the Coastguard.

Pat Nolan
Jul 112 min read


First shout for new Larne RNLI volunteer as lifeboats tow disabled fishing vessel to safety
Larne RNLI volunteers came to the aid of three fishermen after their vessel suffered a mechanical failure off Portmuck on Thursday evening. The rescue also marked the first operational call-out for new volunteer crew member Andy Purves, as the station's all-weather and inshore lifeboats worked together to tow the disabled vessel safely back to Larne Boat Club.

Pat Nolan
Jul 112 min read


Skerries RNLI Assists Disabled Motorboat Off St Patrick’s
Shortly after 2pm on Tuesday, 23 June, Skerries RNLI launched to assist a motorboat that had suffered engine failure near St Patrick’s Island.

Pat Nolan
Jun 242 min read


Busy Evening for Lough Neagh Rescue Volunteers Ends with Speedboat Assistance Call
Volunteer lifeboat crews from Lough Neagh Rescue's Kinnego, Ardboe and Antrim stations were kept busy on the evening of 23 June following a multi-station training exercise and a subsequent callout to assist a vessel in difficulty on the lough.

Robert Stone
Jun 241 min read


Courtmacsherry RNLI Launch Twice to Incidents off Seven Heads Coastline
Courtmacsherry RNLI's All-Weather Lifeboat Val Adnams was launched twice on Tuesday, 23 June following separate incidents off the Seven Heads coastline in West Cork.

Pat Nolan
Jun 242 min read


Arranmore RNLI Assists Vessel with Engine Failure off Owey Island
Arranmore RNLI was launched Monday evening (22 June) after Malin Head Coast Guard requested assistance for a vessel that had experienced engine failure near Owey Island, Co. Donegal.

Pat Nolan
Jun 231 min read
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