Saving Lives at Sea | Celebrating 195 Years of the RNLI
For 196 years the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has worked tirelessly to save lives and prevent catastrophe at sea. So much so…
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Skerries RNLI respond to reports of swimmer in difficulty
Skerries RNLI launched this yesterday afternoon shortly after 12pm after Dublin Coast Guard contacted the station’s launching authorities to make them aware…
Courtmacsherry RNLI in call out to Kite Surfer in difficulties off Coolmain
As Storm Dennis bore down on the south coast, the Courtmacsherry RNLI all-weather Trent Class lifeboat Frederick Storey Cockburn was called out…
Castletownbere RNLI to receive Gallantry award for rescue that saved six lives
Castletownbere RNLI lifeboat crew are to be honoured for a dramatic rescue of a fishing crew that took place in challenging conditions…
Skerries RNLI rescue kayaker stranded on St. Patrick’s island
Skerries RNLI were tasked on Sunday (22 September) shortly before 6pm after Dublin Coast Guard received a 999 call from a man…
Arklow RNLI launch to assist 12-metre fishing vessel
Arklow RNLI was launched yesterday at approximately 1.27pm to assist a fishing vessel in need of assistance following a launch request from…
Aran Islands RNLI carry out medical evacuation of man with fractured arm
The volunteer crew of the all-weather lifeboat were asked to launch by the Irish Coast Guard at 4.15pm Sunday afternoon. A man…
Million-euro training fund helps two Wicklow RNLI volunteers learn vital skills
Two trainee lifeboat volunteer crew members at Wicklow RNLI lifeboat station has had a vital part of their crew training funded by…
Dun Laoghaire RNLI comes to the aid of a solo sailor dismasted off Dalkey Island
Dun Laoghaire RNLI responded to a 34ft yacht unexpectedly dismasted while sailing near Dalkey Island. The volunteer lifeboat crew was requested to…
Busy week for Arklow RNLI with multiple callouts
Arklow RNLI launched twice on Wednesday, first to go the aid of three onboard a broken down boat and later to search…
Two call outs in two days for Youghal RNLI
The volunteer crew of Youghal RNLI were paged at 6.50pm on Thursday to reports of 1 person on board an open boat…
Bundoran RNLI called to vessel washed up at Mullaghmore
The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat was requested to launch to reports of a vessel that had washed up on rocks…
Ballyglass RNLI rescue stranded dolphin in Blacksod Bay
Seven volunteer lifeboat crew members from Ballyglass RNLI came to the rescue of a large juvenile dolphin which became stranded at Bundúla,…
Arklow RNLI launch to assist large fishing boat in difficulty
Arklow RNLI launched at 12.30am yestetday morning to assist a 25-metre fishing vessel in difficulty following a launch request from the Irish…
Lough Derg RNLI assist six people on a cruiser aground at Ryan’s Point
Yesterday evening the Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI to go to the assistance of six people, four adults and two…
Wexford RNLI rescue two people in broken down rib
Wexford RNLI’s volunteer crew rescued two people yesterday afternoon when their rib broke down in Wexford Harbour. The volunteer crew launched their…
Clifden RNLI Launch Twice on Busy Weekend
At approximately 1.28pm on Saturday 6th July Clifden’s All Weather Lifeboat Fisherman’s Friend was tasked to assist with a medical evacuation from…
Wicklow RNLI assist two onboard fishing boat with rope fouled propeller
Wicklow RNLI brought two fishermen to safety yesterday afternoon after their seven-metre vessel got into difficulties eight miles south of Wicklow harbour…
Lough Ree RNLI assist vessel with engine fire during double callout
Lough Ree RNLI volunteers diverted from their regular training exercise Thursday evening, to assist one person on board a boat with an…
Early morning callout for Wicklow RNLI to yacht in difficulty
Wicklow RNLI all-weather lifeboat brought three sailors to safety early Friday morning, 14th June after their 35ft yacht got into difficulty nine…
Dunmore East RNLI rescue fishing vessel on nine-hour mission
Dunmore East RNLI lifeboat launched today (Tuesday June 11th) to assist a 24m fishing trawler with six crew on-board. The vessel suffered…
Clifden RNLI rescue fisherman on drifting boat off Turbot Island
Clifden RNLI rescued a fisherman whose boat drifted out to sea after the vessel sustained engine failure. Tuesday afternoon Clifden RNLI was…
Skerries RNLI assist 21 foot motorboat with four on board
Skerries RNLI towed two adults and two teenagers to safety on Saturday afternoon (25 May) after their 21 foot motorboat suffered engine…
Ballyglass RNLI in back to back call outs to assist crew of two fishing vessels
Ballyglass RNLI responded to two back to back call outs, first to bring an injured fisherman to safety, and then to assist…
RNLI making major investment in historic Wicklow RNLI station
The RNLI is due to make a major investment in lifesaving on the east coast with huge changes coming to Wicklow RNLI….
RNLI and Coast Guard rescue Paddle Boarder in Water off Bray Head
A man has been airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty while paddle boarding off Bray Head, Wicklow on Sunday. Shortly after…
Man bitten by Blue Shark while Angling, Crosshaven RNLI to the rescue
It’s not everyday someone gets bitten by a shark off the coast of Ireland. In fact, it’s difficult to find information on…
Baltimore RNLI assists two vessels aground in West Cork
Baltimore RNLI was called out to assist a yacht which went aground on East Skeam Island off the coast of West Cork…
Wexford Sub Aqua’s frosty fundraising swim a boost for Kilmore Quay RNLI
Last Sunday Wexford Sub Aqua Club presented the Kilmore Quay branch of the RNLI with a cheque for €1,000 raised by members and…
Mary Hickey’s Inspiring Lap of the Coast Fundraising for the RNLI
At the age of 65, Mary Hickey is doing something pretty amazing. She’s running & walking around the entire coast of Ireland,…
Skerries RNLI respond to Medical Emergency on Lambay Island
Skerries RNLI launched on Sunday evening after receiving reports of a medical emergency on Lambay island. The casualty was retrieved and brought…
Man Swept to Sea on Lilo – Friends, Canoeist and RNLI to the Rescue!
A man was swept out to sea on his inflatable lilo yesterday off Co. Down. Lifeguards managed to rescue the man after…
World Record Attempt | Rock the Boat for Achill RNLI at Dooagh Day
As part of the Dooagh Day festival there will be a Guinness world record attempt to ‘Rock the Boat’ in aid of…
Ballycotton RNLI assist ill Fisherman in Early Hours Medevac Operation
In the early hours of Wednesday morning Ballycotton RNLI launched to assist in the medical evacuation of a fisherman 20 miles south…
Impressive Efforts | Arklow RNLI Respond to Three Consecutive Call Outs
The volunteer crew at Arklow RNLI had a very busy Wednesday evening when they responded to three consecutive call outs bringing eight…
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The RNLI are true coastal heroes. Volunteers put their own lives at risk to save lives at sea. For them every day…
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RNLI Gallantry Award Returns Home to Aran Island Lifeboat Crew
The relative of an RNLI bowman who received a gallantry award for rescuing 12 people from a fishing vessel in Galway Bay in…
Stolen Lifejacket, Stolen life | Vital Equipment Stolen from Portaferry RNLI
Portaferry RNLI are urging the public to keep a lookout for a £458 lifejacket that was stolen from the Portaferry lifeboat station,…
Fethard RNLI Seeks Help of Local Community to Name their New Lifeboat
Following a hugely successful fundraising appeal which saw the community of Fethard raise the €65,000 needed to fund a new lifeboat, Fethard…