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…
Coastal Heroes
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…
The first Swim Safe Session held at the Share Centre, County Fermanagh
The programme was run in the Share Centre in Lisnaskea, county Fermanagh with trained instructors sharing water safely advice with over 160…
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…
Explore you Shore! Call for volunteers to Explore Irish Coastal Biodiversity
The National Biodiversity Data Centre has launched a new marine citizen science project called ‘Explore Your Shore! The project focuses on recording…
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…
Standing up for the Environment on a Wild Atlantic Paddle Board Adventure
The rise in numbers of people passionately showing their support for the environment is a hugely positive and necessary phenomenon. Awareness is…
The Malinbeg Ghost Net – An Oceanic Ghost Story for Our Times
Do you believe in ghosts? There are plenty of stories of supernatural occurrences taking place at sea; the Mary Celeste, the Bermuda…
School Winners! SEA-SEIS Art and Music Competition Winners Announced
The winners of the SEA-SEIS Drawing & Rap Competition winners have just been announced! Primary and secondary school students were invited to…
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…
An Post issue stamps to honour Coast Guard heroes
An Post has launched two beautiful new stamps to commemorate the brave heroes of the Irish Coast Guard who have lost their lives in…
Irish Ocean Literacy Network combines strengths of Ireland’s ocean community
Common cause brought a diverse range of people to Galway on Wednesday where efforts to grow positive engagement with Ireland’s rich ocean…
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…
Irish Coast Guard saved the lives of more than 400 people last year
The Irish Coast Guard conducted more than 1,100 missions and saved the lives of more than 400 people in 2018. In an…
Cork School wins prestigious Clean Coasts Award Four Years in a Row
Cork Education and Training Board’s (CETB) St. Colman’s Community College Midleton has been named Clean Coast’s Ocean Hero School of the Year…
Join the Santa Scuba Dive in Sandycove on 22nd December!
In what has become a fantastic Christmas tradition, Sandycove in Dun Laoghaire on 22nd December will see around 100 scuba divers from…
36 saved in near-drowning rescues last year – IWS honours the remarkable rescuers
Thirty-six lives were saved from drowning by rescuers who will receive recognition at Irish Water Safety’s National Awards Ceremony at the Hibernia…
Watch This: The Riptide Movement Plastic Oceans Web Series
The fight to combat plastic waste in our environment continues to gather pace in a variety of positive ways and a just-released new…
Nominate your Ocean Heroes | Clean Coast Ocean Heroes Awards 2018
Know any ocean heroes doing great work around Ireland’s coast? Clean Coasts are looking for nominations for their annual Ocean Hero awards….
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…
Conor Dodd realizing his Sailing Dream in the West Coast Ocean Racing Regatta
We all communicate in our own unique ways and over the course of our lives, if fortunate, we learn new ways to…
SeaFest 2018 | Cameraman Doug Allan star of the show at Atlantic Theatre
If you’ve seen the incredible Blue Planet series, or indeed any of David Attenborough’s vast collection of documentaries, you’re probably already familiar…
Volunteer at SeaFest! Join the team behind Ireland’s best maritime festival
Love all things about the Irish coast? Big on boats or keen on marine science? Want to be part of the team…