Killaloe Coast Guard unit tasked to the aid of a a 34 foot cruiser with engine difficulty North of Killaloe

Friday 29 August 2025

Killaloe Coast Guard unit launched on Thursday morning ( 28 August), to assist a 34 foot cruiser with engine difficulty North of Killaloe on Lough Derg.

Photo Credit: Killaloe Coast Guard Unit

Unit members were alerted at 09:45am following a request from the Irish Coast Guard. A crew launched from the Pier Head at Killaloe and located the vessel 1km north of Killaloe.

The skipper of the vessel had dropped anchor to prevent the vessel from drifting aground.

Once alongside a Coast Guard crew member was transferred on board the causality vessel and a tow line was set up.

The vessel was taken on tow back to Killaloe where a shore team were on hand to assist in the safe mooring of the vessel.

At 10:30am crew members returned to base and stood down.

Remember: If you're in difficulty on or near the water—or if you see someone in trouble—dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.