Clifden RNLI assists two walkers cut off by the tide at Omey Island
Clifden RNLI came to the aid of two walkers who got cut off by the tide Sunday evening 11th April. The volunteer…
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Wicklow RNLI tow fishing vessel with mechanical problems to safety
Aran Islands RNLI responds to medical evacuation from neighbouring island
Aran Islands RNLI responds to a double medical evacuation off Inis Mór
Fenit RNLI assists windsurfer near the Maharees Islands
Fethard RNLI respond to call to help stranded walkers cut off by the tide
Courtmacsherry RNLI in call out to person trapped in a sea inlet
Wicklow RNLI aid fishing vessel with engine trouble off Greystones harbour
Youghal RNLI in early morning search for missing person
Howth RNLI rescue fishing boat with mechanical problems
Howth RNLI launched the all weather lifeboat to rescue a 21 foot fishing boat with two people onboard after it suffered mechanical…
Wicklow RNLI assist crew of fishing vessel in difficulty
Wicklow RNLI brought three fishermen to safety Wednesday morning 13th January, after their vessel got into difficulties off the Wicklow coast. The…
Portrush RNLI launch to a yacht in difficulty off Rathlin Island
Portrush All weather Lifeboat was requested to launch Friday night, 2nd October, to reports of a yacht in difficulty off Rathlin Island….
Lough Derg RNLI assist 8 people on a 45ft cruiser aground by Ryan’s Point
At 9.28pm last night, Thursday August 13th, Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI to go to the assistance of eight adults…
Youghal RNLI carry out medical evacuation from rocks below lighthouse
The volunteer crew of Youghal RNLI launched Monday 10th August at 5.07pm to assist a lady who had slipped and injured her…
First ‘Shout’ for Peter during late night callout for Wicklow RNLI
RNLI Volunteer Peter Byrne participated in his first callout as Wicklow all-weather lifeboat launched shortly after 10:05pm on Wednesday night (15 July),…
Yacht with two onboard brought to safety by Wicklow RNLI
A 20ft sailing yacht with two people onboard was brought to safety by Wicklow RNLI yesterday afternoon, Sunday 12th July. The inshore…
Aran Islands RNLI carry out medical evacuation from Inis Mór
Aran Islands RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew were asked to launch their all-weather Severn class lifeboat #17-06 David Kirkaldy at 8.15pm on Tuesday…
RNLI’s ‘Launch a Memory’ campaign sees Clifden lifeboat honour 10,000 loved ones
A new all-weather RNLI lifeboat, which will be permanently based at Clifden in Connemara, will proudly carry the names of up to…
Portrush RNLI launched to angling boat in difficulty
Portrush All-weather lifeboat was requested to launch by the Coastguard Sunday afternoon at 3.40 pm to reports of a 24 ft angling…
Wicklow RNLI tow fishing vessel with mechanical problems to safety
Wicklow RNLI brought three fishermen to safety yesterday afternoon, Thursday 25th June, after their 12-metre vessel developed mechanical problems off the Wicklow…
Youghal RNLI called to help two people on board fishing boat
Youghal RNLI crew responded to an alarm was raised by two people on-board a fishing vessel with steering failure on Sunday afternoon….
Wicklow RNLI launch and tow fishermen to safety
Wicklow RNLI brought three fishermen to safety at lunchtime on Wednesday after their 12-metre vessel got into difficulties off the Wicklow coast….
Youghal RNLI involved in multi-agency search to reports of missing person
The volunteer crew of Youghal RNLI were tasked alongside the Coast Guard and Rescue Helicopter 117 from Waterford Sunday evening 24th May…
Dun Laoghaire RNLI launches to assist speedboat with engine failure
The Dun Laoghaire RNLI all-weather lifeboat was launched on Saturday afternoon following a request from the Irish Coast Guard, to assist an…
Skerries RNLI rescues two women and one man stranded by the tide
Skerries RNLI launched in the early hours of Saturday morning 9th May after Dublin Coast Guard received a 999 call from two…
Late night call out for Irish Coast Guard to Sandymount Strand
Yesterday evening, the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) tasked the Irish Coast Guard – Dun Laoghaire members to respond to a possible…
Dun Laoghaire RNLI rescue kayakers in difficulty off Dalkey Island
Over the bank holiday weekend, Dun Laoghaire RNLI came to the aid of two people who got into difficulty on a kayak….
Irish Coast Guard renews call for people to avoid the sea for exercise or recreation
In advance of the May bank holiday weekend the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) are renewing their call to the public not to…
Fethard RNLI launch to rescue walker cut off by the tide at Bannow Island
Volunteer lifeboat crew at Fethard RNLI were launched on Tuesday evening at 7pm to reports of a lone walker who had become…
Wicklow RNLI assist crew of fishing vessel in difficulty off Wicklow coast
Wicklow RNLI brought four fishermen to safety yesterday evening after their vessel got into difficulties off the Wicklow coast. The all-weather lifeboat…
Kinsale RNLI lifeboat rescues lone fisherman in difficulty
Kinsale RNLI lifeboat Miss Sally Anne Baggy II was requested to launch to assist a small commercial fishing boat in difficulty just…
Explorers Programme shares Marine Education Experience with Teachers in Limerick
In early March, the Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme delivered an introduction to ocean literacy, teaching children about the marine in the…
RNLI celebrates milestones in lifesaving technology on World Heritage Day
This World Heritage Day the RNLI is reflecting on some of the historic milestones in lifesaving technology from the charity’s nearly 200…
Two medical evacuations in 24 hours for Aran Islands RNLI
Volunteer lifeboat crew at Aran Islands RNLI responded to two medical evacuations requests by the Irish Coast Guard. On Tuesday April 14th,…
Coast Guard and Gardaí Rescue Dolphin on Donegal Beach
This was not your average Easter Monday call out for the Mulroy Coast Guard and the Milford District Gardaí in Donegal. Yesterday…
Avoid Water Activities to Protect RNLI Volunteers from COVID-19
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is advising the public that they should not take part in any water-based activity on or…
Irish Naval Service help in the Fight against COVID-19
The Irish Naval Service has established ‘one-stop-shops’ to support COVID-19 testing in Dublin, Cork and Galway. The vessels are acting as support…
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…
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…