Four callouts in 48 hours for the volunteer crew at Arranmore RNLI
- Pat Nolan
- Nov 12
- 2 min read
Wednesday 12 November 2025
The volunteer crew at Arranmore RNLI have been exceptionally busy, responding to four callouts within the span of just 48 hours.
The first emergency alert was received at 1:40 pm on Tuesday, 11 November. The crew was tasked with assisting in a Man Overboard situation approximately 50 miles off Arranmore Island. However, before reaching the location, the boat was stood down by Malin Head Coastguard and returned to anchor, as the situation was resolved.
Later that day, at 4:00 pm, the lifeboat was again dispatched by Malin Head Coastguard for a medical evacuation from the island. This was followed by another medical evacuation in the early hours of Wednesday morning (12 November), around 1:20 am. In both cases, the casualties were transferred to an awaiting ambulance in Burtonport, where they were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for further assessment.
The fourth and final callout occurred when the lifeboat was tasked with assisting a fishing vessel experiencing engine failure between Owey and Arranmore islands.
Upon arrival, the crew assessed the situation and determined that towing the vessel was necessary. The casualty vessel and its crew were safely towed to Burtonport pier for repairs.
Lifeboat Operations Manager (LOM) Jerry Early stated after a busy couple of days “As an emergency service this is reason we are here, it doesn’t matter what time day or night we get the call for assistance, the crew are always ready to respond. The RNLI provided Arranmore and the wider coastal area with this vital service 142 years ago and I am proud to say there was always a crew willing to drop everything and answer the call for those in trouble’. Jerry continued’ I would like to wish those patients we helped, a speedy and full recovery and thank the crew for their dedication.”
