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RNLI Holiday Popup Shop Opens in Downtown Wicklow
The RNLI’s holiday pop-up shop is now open on Wicklow’s Main Street, just in time for the upcoming holiday season.
Pat Nolan
Oct 242 min read
Late night search as Wicklow RNLI lifeboats launch as part of a multi-agency response to reports of missing person
Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched both the all-weather lifeboat and inshore lifeboat after being paged by the Coast Guard who had received reports of a possible person in the water.
Pat Nolan
Sep 21 min read
Wicklow RNLI bring three fishermen to safety
Wicklow RNLI volunteers brought three fishermen to safety after their vessel's propeller was caught in ropes six miles east of Wicklow Harbour at the India Bank.
Pat Nolan
Aug 151 min read
Wicklow RNLI launch to child afloat on an inflatable 250 meters offshore
Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched the all-weather lifeboat after being paged by the Coast Guard who had received reports of a child on an inflatable 250 meters off shore in the Newcastle area.
Pat Nolan
Aug 112 min read
Wicklow RNLI launch twice within 24 hours on bank holiday weekend
Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched twice within 24 hours over the bank holiday weekend, firstly to reports of a yacht with mechanical difficulties and secondly to reports of a person in difficulty in the water.
Pat Nolan
Aug 52 min read
Wicklow RNLI opens its doors and lifeboats to the public
On Sunday last (20 July) Wicklow RNLI volunteers opened its station doors and lifeboats to the public. Considering the heavy rain early in the morning, it turned into a successful day which was enjoyed by all.
Pat Nolan
Jul 242 min read
Wicklow RNLI involved in multi-agency rescue of two paddleboarders
Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched both the inshore and all-weather lifeboats on Friday as part of a multi-agency response after receiving reports of two paddleboarders in difficulty at Magheramore.
Pat Nolan
Jul 222 min read
Wicklow RNLI volunteers launch to reports of upturned vessel
Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched both the inshore and all-weather lifeboats on Thursday (10 July) after receiving reports of a potential upturned vessel which had been reported by a member of the public.
Pat Nolan
Jul 152 min read
Wicklow RNLI brings two people to safety after yacht suffers mechanical problem
Wicklow RNLI brought two people to safety after their vessel developed mechanical problems two miles north of Wicklow Harbour.
Pat Nolan
Jul 82 min read
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
Jun 272 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
Jun 272 min read
Wicklow RNLI rescue 3 people in two callouts within hours of each other
Wicklow RNLI launched twice in the space of five hours yesterday (Monday 16 June) . The first call out was to assist the crew of a pleasure craft with engine failure while the second was to go to the aid of a person trapped at the bottom of a cliff.
Pat Nolan
Jun 172 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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