Search & Rescue, Water Safety - News from the Marine Safety Agencies
Achill Island RNLI Assist in Medical Evacuation of Woman from Inishturk
14th July 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Achill Island RNLI responded to a request to assist a woman requiring medical evacuation from Inishturk this morning, Friday, 14 July. The request came from the Irish Coast Guard, who had also requested the assistance of Sligo based helicopter, Rescue…
Helvick Head Lifeboat Assists Fisherman After Boat Breakdown Off Mine Head
14th July 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Helvick Head RNLI came to the aid of a fisherman on Tuesday afternoon (11 July) after they got into difficulty and needed assistance three miles off Mine Head, southwest of Dungarvan in Co Waterford. At the request of the Irish…
Two Call-Outs in 24 Hours See Newcastle Lifeboats Bring Four to Safety
14th July 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Newcastle RNLI in Northern Ireland has this week come to the aid of four people in separate call-outs over a 24-hour period. The volunteers pagers first sounded at 4.10pm on Wednesday (12 July) when Belfast Coastguard requested the crew to…
Carrybridge Lifeboat Assists Six People in Three Rescues Within 24 Hours
13th July 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
In the first of three separate rescues within a 24-hour period this week, Carrybridge RNLI’s inshore relief lifeboat launched on Monday (10 July) to assess a 27ft vessel with two people on board which had mechanical issues around a mile…
Kilrush Lifeboat Volunteers Receive RNLI Commendations for Saving Three Lives
12th July 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Five Kilrush RNLI volunteers have received meritorious awards from the RNLI for their part in a 2020 rescue that saved the lives of three people in storm-force conditions. Shannon Foynes Port Company were also recognised by the charity for their…
The volunteer crew of Aran Islands RNLI were requested to launch their all-weather Severn class lifeboat at 6.05pm on Monday (10 July) to attend a person on Inis Mór who was experiencing a health issue and indeed of further medical…
RNLI Lifeboat Volunteers Take to the Pitch at Croke Park to Highlight Water Safety
11th July 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
RNLI volunteers across the island of Ireland took to the pitch during Sunday’s (9 July) All-Ireland senior hurling championship semi-final at Croke Park, to promote the charity’s water safety partnership with the GAA. Before the throw-in at the Clare vs…
In recognition of the long career of RNLI coxswain John O’Donnell and the close relationship with the Aran Islands RNLI, last week the Galway RNLI crew presented a framed picture of the lifeboats from both stations to O’Donnell to mark…
Larne Lifeboat Volunteers Rescue Kayaker in Water Near Portmuck Harbour
10th July 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Larne RNLI were requested to launch on Friday afternoon (7 July) to reports of a kayaker in the water at Portmuck. Both of Larne’s lifeboats launched after pagers sounded at 5.24pm and made their way towards the casualty’s last reported…
Bundoran RNLI Rescue Six Stand-up Paddleboarders Who Use Phone in Waterproof Pouch to Raise Alarm
10th July 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
Bundoran RNLI aided six stand-up paddleboarders who got into difficulty off Rossnowlagh yesterday afternoon (Sunday, 9 July). Lifeboat crew Rory O’Connor, Shane O’Neill, Finn Mullen and Fergal Muller were carrying out a routine training exercise at approximately 12.30 pm when…
Galway Fire and River Rescue Crews Endangered by Disused Traps on Corrib
10th July 2023 Galway Harbour
A multi-agency group warns that lives of rescuers on Galway’s river Corrib are being put at risk by salmon and eel traps on a city stretch below the Salmon Weir. As The Sunday Independent report, Galway’s chief fire officer Gerry…
Enniskillen RNLI volunteers launched their inshore lifeboat at 2pm on Monday (3 July), following a request from Belfast Coastguard to check a 17ft fishing boat reported to have all fishing equipment onboard and drifting close to Hare Island. Winds were…
Local school groups, community associations, supporters of the charity and many donors have made the new boathouse at Lough Ree RNLI one of the emerging visitor attractions in the Midlands with last month been one of the busiest periods to…
Wicklow Lifeboat Brings Five to Safety After Yacht Loses Power on Codling Bank
8th July 2023 RNLI Lifeboats
While Wicklow RNLI's volunteer crew were undergoing assessments on Wednesday evening (5 July), they were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to go to the assistance of a 40ft yacht with five people onboard which had lost all power on…
Users of recreational craft including canoes, kayaks, rowing boats, sailing craft and paddle boards are reminded of the importance of planning their voyage and avoiding dangerous weather and sea conditions. As the high summer period approaches, the Department of Transport…
The Dunmore East RNLI lifeboat crew responded to a call of a fishing vessel in distress on Wednesday evening (5th July). Having been notified by the Irish Coast Guard, the emergency pagers went off at 19:07, alerting the crew to…
