Youghal RNLI volunteers responded to two calls, including a six-metre speedboat with engine trouble carrying five people. The vessel was safely towed to Youghal Harbour.

Youghal RNLI launched today, Tuesday 18 August, at 12 noon following a report of three kayakers in difficulty off Goat Island.

Youghal RNLI volunteers were involved in two separate serious emergencies within a short period on Tuesday afternoon, 11 August, bringing a total of 13 people to safety and assisting in the airlift of a seriously injured casualty following a shark bite.

Ballycotton RNLI was involved in a multi-agency rescue operation off the Waterford coast yesterday, Tuesday 11 August, after a report that a person had suffered a shark bite while on board a pleasure craft.

Volunteers from Youghal Coast Guard Unit were tasked yesterday evening following reports of a possible kayaker in difficulty off the local coastline.

Youghal RNLI came to the aid of two fishermen and a kayaker in separate incidents