Latest Lifeboat News

The latest news and from the lifeboat services of Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland.

Larne RNLI launch to reports of two paddle boarders struggling against the tides

Larne RNLI were requested to launch both of their lifeboats around 8.00pm on Tuesday evening (21 September) by Belfast Coastguard, to reports of two paddle boarders struggling against the tides near to Portmuck harbour.

Lough Derg RNLI assist 10 people on vessels aground in two back to back Shouts

On Sunday evening, 19 September, Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist 7 people on a 45ft cruiser aground at Navigation Mark G, and whilst en route, Valentia reported a further 3 people in need of assistance on a 30ft cruiser aground at Nav. Mark E.

Courtmacsherry RNLI assists four people on 38ft pleasure boat in difficulty

Courtmacsherry RNLI's all-weather Trent class lifeboat was called out on Saturday evening (18 September) at 6.10pm, to go to the aid of a 38ft pleasure boat with four people onboard, that sought assistance seven miles off the Seven Heads coastline in West Cork.

Youghal RNLI goes to the aid of man who falls overboard a 28ft yacht

The volunteer crew of Youghal RNLI were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat on Saturday afternoon (18 September) at 4.10pm following reports of a lone sailor in trouble in Youghal Harbour.

Donaghadee RNLI carries out medical evacuation of sick passenger on cruise ship

On Friday evening (17 September), Donaghadee RNLI has carried out a medical evacuation of a passenger who became ill on a cruise ship that left Belfast Lough.

Skerries RNLI rescue two swimmers in difficulty

On Thursday afternoon (16 September), Skerries RNLI rescued a man and a woman who got into difficulty while swimming off Skerries.

Ballycotton RNLI launched to report of a swimmer in difficulty off Ballycroneen

Ballycotton RNLI's all-weather Trent class lifeboat Austin Lidbury was launched at 7.02pm on Thursday evening (16 September) following a request from Valentia Coast Guard and a report of a swimmer in difficulty at Ballycroneen beach.

Portaferry and Newcastle RNLI involved in rescue of man from sinking vessel

At 6pm on Thursday 16 September, Portaferry and Newcastle RNLI along with HM Coastguard units were involved in the rescue of a man whose 9m cabin cruiser took on water and was in danger of sinking off Gunn’s Island in county Down.

Clifden RNLI assist six people on a broken down vessel in Ballyconneely Bay

At 6pm on Tuesday, 14 September both Clifden RNLI's lifeboats launched in response to reports of a broken down boat. A 14ft vessel with multiple people onboard had suffered engine failure a few kilometres from shore in Ballyconeely Bay.

Fethard RNLI mark special anniversary with major search and rescue exercise

Over the weekend Fethard RNLI marked the 25th anniversary of the reopening of their lifeboat station, with an impressive search and rescue display off Baginbun Beach in Wexford.

Carrybridge RNLI assist two people on a broken down cabin cruiser

At 3.33pm on Friday 10 September, Carrybridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, Douglas Euan & Kay Richards was launched on the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assess a vessel with two people on board, which had broken down approx. 2 miles south east of Knockninny.

Sligo Bay RNLI rescues two swimmers caught in rip current off Deadman’s Point

Sligo Bay RNLI rescued two swimmers on Tuesday evening (7 September) after they got caught in a strong rip current.

Portaferry RNLI comes to the aid of two men on vessel in danger of sinking

Portaferry RNLI came to the aid of two men this morning (Wednesday 8 September) after their 9m rib took on water and was in danger of sinking off St John’s Point Lighthouse in county Down. Newcastle RNLI also responded.

Sligo Bay RNLI rescues two swimmers caught in rip current off Deadman’s Point

Sligo Bay RNLI rescued two swimmers on Tuesday evening (7 September) after they got caught in a strong rip current.

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