Marine Rescue News from Ireland
Howth’s Irish Coast Guard cliff team sprang into action yesterday evening (Sunday 16 May) to rescue a dog trapped on a sea cliff at Red Rock in Sutton. Freddie the dog had fallen 10 metres down the cliff face while…
‘Just Delighted to Help’ Says Kitesurfer Who Rescued Swimmer off Seven Heads Peninsula
25th April 2021 Rescue
A kitesurfer who rescued a swimmer off the Seven Heads in Cork on Friday evening (23 April) said he was “just delighted to help”. As TheJournal.ie reports, Dylan Green was out on his board when he was alerted to a…
Skerries Lifeboat Launches in Multi-Agency Response to Swimmer in Difficulty
23rd April 2021 RNLI Lifeboats
Skerries RNLI’s volunteers launched their inshore lifeboat on Wednesday evening (21 April) as part of a multi-agency response to reports of a swimmer in difficulty near the Martello tower in Balbriggan. The Atlantic 85 lifeboat Louis Simson was launched within…
“Aquabikes” caught the attention of former Irish Times journalist Kevin Myers back in 1982. The Irishman’s Diary writer was seriously concerned about the pressure windsurfers were putting on the RNLI Dun Laoghaire lifeboat at the time. He had read about…
Lagan Search & Rescue Aim To Build Floating Boat House at Belfast Harbour Marina
18th April 2021 Northern Ireland Waters
The Sunday Life recently highlighted the decision by Downtown Radio Star Neil McClelland to support Lagan Search & Rescue. Lagan S&R is an independent Lifeboat covering the seaward River Lagan and Belfast Lough; It relies on the generosity and support…
Foyle Search & Rescue Upgrades Drone Programme to Include Thermal Imaging Device
14th April 2021 Rescue
Last month Foyle Search and Rescue announced the refresh and upgrade of its drone programme following a £39,000 donation from supporters in the local video games industry. It operates on the River Foyle, which flows through the City of Derry…
Lough Neagh Solo Sailor Brought Back to Harbour at Kinnego Bay
12th April 2021 Northern Ireland Waters
Lough Neagh Rescue was paged on the 9th April to the aid of a lone yachtsman whose vessel had engine difficulties just outside Kinnego Bay on the southern shore of Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland. On scene, the lifeboats found…
The crew of a Dutch cargo vessel were rescued by helicopter as their ship developed a heavy list in the Norwegian Sea late on Monday (5 April). Now there are concerns that the Eemslift Hendrika, which remains adrift with its…
Multi Rescue Agency Response off Youghal as Sailing Dinghies Capsize – Five People Rescued
6th April 2021 RNLI Lifeboats
Volunteer lifeboat crew with Youghal RNLI rescued five people from the water off Capel Island near Knockadoon in the Youghal Bay area this afternoon (Monday 5 April) when the two GP14 sailing dinghies they were in capsized leaving one adult…
Lough Neagh Rescue Tow Powerless Motor Cruiser Back to Ballyronan Marina
5th April 2021 Northern Ireland Waters
Lough Neagh Rescue was called last Friday evening to a 24ft cruiser that had lost power. The vessel was located about 1.5 nautical miles to the east of Ballyronan on the west side of Lough Neagh. Lifeboats were launched and…
The RNLI has been working with partners behind the scenes through the challenges of lockdown to recruit, train and prepare their lifeguards for what is expected to be another busy summer on Northern Ireland’s beaches. The charity will deliver their…
Howth Coast Guard’s cliff rescue team came to the aid of relieved owners after Jacko the dog fell over a cliff on Howth Head yesterday afternoon, Friday 26 February. It emerged that Jacko had been distracted by wildlife while out…
A mother and daughter were hospitalised after going overboard from a ferry in Belfast Lough on Thursday evening (25 February). As BBC News reports, the pair were rescued from the water by emergency response crews from the Stena Horizon and…
Hugo the Dog & His Walker Rescued After Being Cut Off by Tide at Sandymount
4th February 2021 Rescue
A dog and his walker were rescued after they got cut off by the tide at Sandymount this afternoon (Thursday 4 February). Dun Laoghaire RNLI’s inshore lifeboat assisted with recovering the duo from the water and bringing them to safety…
In an end of year commentary, the Coast Guard has highlighted, that despite the impact of Covid-19, 2020 has proven to be a relatively busy year. Overall, the Coast Guard coordinated 2643 incidents in comparison with 2490 incidents in 2019.…
Fifty-one Lives Saved in Near-Drowning Rescues Water Safety Ireland Honour Remarkable Rescuers
23rd November 2020 Water Safety
Fifty-one lives were saved from drowning by rescuers who will receive recognition at Water Safety Ireland’s National Annual Awards Ceremony, broadcast online on Tuesday 24th November at 7 pm. The Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humphreys will acknowledge…