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Retired Newcastle RNLI Launch Authority says thanks for lifesaving intervention
Retired Newcastle RNLI volunteer Jonny Whyte says he is indebted to his local lifeboat team who came to his aid following a serious accident at his home 18 months ago.
Robert Stone
9 hours ago2 min read


Portaferry RNLI volunteer receives award after over thirty years of service
Portaferry RNLI volunteer Vera Murphy was recently presented with her 30 years of service award in Portaferry RNLI Station by the station's Fundraising President, Mrs. Eveleigh Brownlow.
Robert Stone
2 days ago1 min read


Bangor RNLI responds as part of multi-agency call out
Bangor RNLI responded along with several other emergency services after a person got into difficulty off Helen’s Bay
Robert Stone
4 days ago2 min read


Lough Swilly RNLI tasked following reports of a sunken boat off Portsalon Pier
Lough Swilly's All-Weather Lifeboat was tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio following a report that a boat was missing from its moorings at Port Salon Pier.
Pat Nolan
4 days ago1 min read


Courtmacsherry RNLI launch to the immediate aid of three surfers in Clonakilty Bay
Courtmacsherry RNLI launched to assist three surfers who found themselves in difficulty off Inchydoney Beach in Clonakilty Bay.
Pat Nolan
5 days ago2 min read


Portaferry RNLI newest helm follows in family footsteps
Portaferry RNLI volunteer crew member Oliver Rogers has recently passed out as helm of the station's inshore lifeboat, Blue Peter V, and has become the third generation of his family to take charge of the Blue Peter lifeboat.
Robert Stone
6 days ago2 min read


Tier1 passouts for Lough Derg RNLI volunteers Deirdre Gleeson & Paraic Slattery
Volunteers at Lough Derg RNLI extend their heartiest congratulations to crew members Deirdre Gleeson and Paraic Slattery who were passed out on their Tier 1 assessments by Lenny Fourie, RNLI Coastal Trainer Assessor.
Pat Nolan
Jan 191 min read


Two jetskiers receive casualty care from Dún Laoghaire RNLI crew
Dún Laoghaire RNLI crew requested by the Irish Coast Guard to assist three persons in the water and an unmanned jetski at the mouth of Dún Laoghaire Harbour.
Pat Nolan
Jan 181 min read


Newcastle RNLI bids farewell to last operational Mersey class lifeboat
Volunteers at Newcastle RNLI have today (11 January) bid farewell to the last operational Mersey class lifeboat in the charity’s fleet.
Robert Stone
Jan 113 min read


Aran Islands RNLI comes to the aid of three fishermen
Aran Islands RNLI came to the aid of three fishermen after their vessel got into difficulty southwest of Spiddal in Galway Bay.
Pat Nolan
Jan 102 min read


First shout of 2026 for Dún Laoghaire RNLI bringing three fishermen to safety
Dun Laoghaire RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to assist three fishermen aboard a 40 foot (12 metre) broken down fishing vessel at anchor.
Pat Nolan
Jan 32 min read


Larne RNLI rescues three people onboard small fishing boat that breaks down
Larne RNLI came to the aid of three crew members onboard a broken-down fishing boat.
Robert Stone
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Lough Derg RNLI assists 3 people on 18ft lake boat with engine failure
Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat launch to assist 3 people on an 18ft lake boat with engine failure, at a location south of Kilgarvan.
Pat Nolan
Dec 29, 20251 min read


RNLI Sligo Bay Lifeboat tasked in multi-agency search for missing swimmer
Sligo Bay RNLI were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard following a call from a member of the public who had noticed clothing left unattended for some time at the swimming pool area at Deadman's Point in Rosses Point.
Pat Nolan
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Newcastle RNLI to bid farewell to the last operational Mersey class lifeboat in charity’s fleet
Newcastle RNLI will bid farewell to their all-weather lifeboat, the last operational Mersey class lifeboat in the charity’s fleet, at 12.20pm on Sunday, 11 January. The time coincides with the number on the side of the Leonard Kent.
Pat Nolan
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Larne RNLI respond to report of a swimmer in difficulty
Larne RNLI were requested by HM Coastguard to launch their inshore and all-weather lifeboats after a member of the public reported a swimmer in difficulty close to Ballygally.
Robert Stone
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Kilkeel and Newcastle RNLI lifeboats donor makes station visit
The donor of the new Shannon class lifeboat at Kilkeel RNLI, made a visit to the station shortly after the arrival of the lifeboat into the County Down town.
Robert Stone
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Lough Derg RNLI assists lone skipper on 27ft motor cruiser with engine failure
Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist a lone skipper on a 27ft motor cruiser with engine failure at a location south of Dromaan.
Pat Nolan
Dec 18, 20252 min read


North Kildare RNLI raises €117,000 to fund new lifeboat for Wexford RNLI
A small but dedicated group of volunteers from North Kildare RNLI have raised €117,000 to fund a new D class inshore lifeboat for Wexford RNLI. The new lifeboat is to be named Cill Dara in recognition of the inland branch’s efforts to save lives at sea.
Pat Nolan
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Skerries RNLI rescue three men in two boats
Skerries RNLI volunteers were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard to investigate reports of two vessels in difficulty near the Perch buoy off Skerries.
Pat Nolan
Dec 18, 20252 min read
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