Search & Rescue, Water Safety - News from the Marine Safety Agencies
The volunteer crew from Clogherhead RNLI in Mid Louth were called to rescue a lone fisherman and his boat in calm conditions as the sun went down on Saturday evening (10 September). The fisherman himself had requested help from the…
Arklow RNLI launched on Sunday evening (11 September) to assist two people on 39ft yacht which had lost propulsion and was adrift off the Co Wexford town. The volunteer crew made their way to the lifeboat station around 7pm and…
The volunteer crew of Lough Ree RNLI were involved in the rescue of 133 people in 42 different incidents on the lake and River Shannon so far this year. The charity’s volunteers embarked on their first callout of 2022 on…
Kilmore Quay RNLI Lifeboat Assists Becalmed Yacht Crew 30 Miles off the Wexford Coast
12th September 2022 RNLI Lifeboats
Kilmore Quay RNLI came to the aid of three people this morning (Monday, 12 September) after their becalmed yacht experienced engine failure 30 miles off the Wexford coast The volunteer crew launched their all-weather Tamar class lifeboat, Killarney, following a…
Lough Derg Lifeboat Assists Three on Cruiser Aground at Illaunmor
12th September 2022 RNLI Lifeboats
Three people had an unexpected night ashore when their 35ft cruiser ran aground at Illaunmor, requiring the assistance of Lough Derg RNLI’s volunteers on Sunday afternoon (11 September). At 3.25pm, Lough Derg’s inshore lifeboat Jean Spier launched with helm Eleanor Hooker, Doireann…
Life of Irish Coastguard Volunteer Caitriona Lucas Recalled in Clare FM Radio Documentary
12th September 2022 Coastguard
Six years after Caitriona Lucas became the first Irish Coast Guard volunteer to die during active service, a documentary is due to be aired on Clare FM Radio today, September 12th, on her life. “Caitriona was a hero...she should always…
Skerries RNLI were tasked on Thursday morning (8 September) following emergency calls to Dublin Coast Guard reporting a small RIB with a person on board in difficulty off Rush beach. Pagers were sounded shortly after 11.30am and the volunteers quickly…
Ireland’s top Lifeguards will compete at Water Safety Ireland’s National Surf Lifesaving Championships at Rossnowlagh Beach, Donegal, from 9 am, Saturday. Competitors will gather from counties nationwide and will include competitors from Ireland’s International Lifesaving Team who will compete in…
The Irish Coast Guard, which can trace its roots to 1822, is celebrating 200 years of lifesaving service. The milestone was marked at an event today attended by Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD and Minister of State with specific…
Courtmacsherry Lifeboat Launches to Surfer in Difficulty Off Garrylucas Beach
5th September 2022 RNLI Lifeboats
Courtmacsherry RNLI’s volunteers were called out at 11.33am this morning (Monday 5 September) to go to the immediate aid of a surfer in difficulty amid strong winds off Garrylucas Beach. Under coxswain Mark Gannon and a crew of six, the…
Safety Must Be Improved as Demand for Shannon Holidays Rises, Say Boat Operators
5th September 2022 Inland Waterways
Safety on the water must be improved as demand for staycations on the inland waterways increases. That’s the warning from boat operators on the Shannon, as reported in The Irish Times, who have raised various issues such as a lack…
Larne RNLI’s volunteers were requested to launch on Friday evening (2 September) to reports of a kayaker in the water in Brown’s Bay at Islandmagee, on Northern Ireland’s East Antrim coast. The volunteer crew launched both of their lifeboats into…
Lone Sailor in 12ft Sailing Dinghy is Rescued by Youghal RNLI Lifeboat after Capsize
4th September 2022 RNLI Lifeboats
Youghal RNLI volunteer crew were tasked to launch following a report of a 12ft sailing dinghy that had capsized with a casualty in the water, south of the ferry point in Youghal harbour, in County Cork. Youghal RNLI Atlantic 85…
The volunteer crew at Union Hall RNLI Lifeboat were requested to launch their inshore Atlantic 85 class lifeboat Christine and Raymond Fielding, by Valentia Coast Guard at 9.52 pm on Friday, 2nd September to a 35ft yacht with two people…
Ministers to Hold Special Event Marking 200th Anniversary of Irish Coast Guard
1st September 2022 Coastguard
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton, will hold a commemorative event in Greenore, Co Louth next Thursday (8 September) to mark the 200th anniversary of the Irish Coast Guard. “The event is an opportunity to thank…
Crosshaven RNLI Medevac Elderly Man from Spike Island in Cork Harbour
1st September 2022 RNLI Lifeboats
Shortly before noon today (1st September), Valentia Coast Guard requested a launch to attend an elderly man who had collapsed on Spike Island. The crew of Aidan O’Connor, Norman Jackson, Derek Moynan and Claire Morgan made best speed in calm…
