This Weekend | Wexford Maritime Festival 29th – 30th June
Wexford’s long and rich seafaring history will be celebrated this weekend with their annual Maritime Festival. The festival has been going since 2012…
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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…
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…
Rescue 116 crew commemorated at Skerries Pole Sea Memorial
In the early hours of 14th March 2017 Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 crashed into the sea while supporting a rescue…
Jurassic Lark! Drogheda Dino Find not quite the Real Deal
Boyne-osaurus Rex? Droghe-dactyl? Louth-iraptor?? The rubbish Irish-themed dinosaur names are endless but thanks-be-to-god they can be quickly consigned to the dustbin and forgotten. After a…
A Snake has been discovered on a Beach in Cork
OK, so we’re not entirely sure if this is a hoax or not, and to be honest for any number of reasons…
Water Safety | Know the risks this August bank holiday weekend
As August is one of the most popular months for open water swimming, Irish Water Safety is appealing to the public to…
Sun, Sea and SeaFest made for a hugely enjoyable festival weekend in Galway
Today is the final day of what has been a gloriously sun-soaked weekend of maritime activities on the Galway docks. SeaFest brings…
Inside Track | We talk Howth, History and the Great Outdoors with Shane’s Howth Hikes
Howth – rich with natural beauty, steeped in maritime history, home to the always excellent Dublin Bay Prawn Festival and of course full of the…
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…
Irish Water Safety | Take Care this May Bank Holiday Weekend!
A message from our friends at Irish water Safety There are 133 drownings in Ireland every year – more than five every…
Get Involved | Oiled Wildlife First Responder Training Course in Howth
Join Ireland’s team of Oiled Wildlife Responders and learn how to care for wild birds affected by an Oil Spill. A special…
Legendary Wildlife Cameraman Doug Allan to talk at SeaFest this June
Flyboarding, seafood, sailing and talks from famous wildlife cameraman Doug Allen are among the activities and entertainment announced by SeaFest 2018 organisers….
Be Inspired! 10 year-old to bring fish-friendly ‘Sea Bin’ to Dun Laoghaire
Flossie Donnelly is a 10 year-old on a mission to clean the seas. She’s doing an incredible job and wants you to…
Elderly Man Rescued from Sea at Black Head Lighthouse, Co. Clare
An elderly man fishing on the shore yesterday afternoon in Clare was airlifted by the Irish Coast Guard to safety after he…
Remarkable Rescuers to be Honoured at Irish Water Safety Awards
Thirty lives were saved from drowning in 16 separate incidents thanks to the brave actions of rescuers who will receive recognition at…
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…
Huge Marine Search & Rescue Demo this Saturday at Dunmore East
This Saturday there will be a huge Irish Marine Search and Rescue demonstration at Dunmore East featuring the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI,…
Celebrate Seafood at SeaFoodRocks Clogherhead | 25th – 27th August
Here’s a brand new festival for you to check out in Louth! SeaFoodRocks 2017 is a family friendly festival celebrating all aspects…
Eyes on the Sky | Always Excellent Bray Air Display on this Weekend
The Bray Air Show returns this weekend for another two days of spectacular and breath-taking displays in the sky. Last year over…
SeaFest in Galway Presents an Ocean of Opportunity for All
There’s a hugely important thread running through SeaFest that elevates it as a maritime festival. It’s an element that connects the fascinating…
Irish Water Safety Week | How to Survive a Rip Current
This week is Irish Water Safety Awareness Week (June 19th – 25th). Each day this week we are sharing safety tips to…
Dun Laoghaire Harbour Bicentenary Celebrations Open with a Bang
An exciting summer series of events to celebrate the bicentenary of Dun Laoghaire harbour was officially launched today by president Michael D…
Trawler sinks off Dublin, Major Search Underway for Missing Fisherman
*Update 27/05/17: The search for the missing fisherman resumed this morning and Garda divers recovered the body of a young man around 10am….
Tourists Cut off by Tide at Sandymount, A Cautionary Tale for Us All
An evening of training exercises at the East Pier turned into a real call out for members of the Dun Laoghaire Coast…
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…
Lucky to Survive | Three Rescued from Upturned Boat on River Boyne
Drogheda Coast Guard rescued three people yesterday evening from an upturned boat on the Boyne River. Three youths in their 20’s had taken the…
Ten People Rescued after Cruiser Runs Aground on Lough Derg
Yesterday afternoon Lough Derg RNLI and Killaloe Coast Guard launched to assist 10 people after their 40ft cruiser ran aground by the…
Skerries RNLI Rescue Swimmer in Difficulty at Shenick island
Skerries RNLI have rescued a swimmer that got into difficulty yesterday afternoon after he encountered a strong tide near Shenick island and…
Search Operation Begins for Helicopter Missing Over Irish Sea
A major search operation has launched for a helicopter that has gone missing over the Irish Sea. The privately owned helicopter carrying…
Doggy in Distress | Missing Pet Rescued from 40ft Cliff in Waterford
A beloved family dog that went missing last week has been rescued by the Irish Coast Guard from the bottom of a…
The Little Ship That Could | Ocean Experiment Sparks Transatlantic Friendship
The unmanned craft that sailed an epic 3000 miles across the wild Atlantic is set to resume its journey after its brief sojourn…
Man in stable condition after late night rescue from river Shannon
A man who was rescued from the river Shannon last night is now believed to be in a stable condition in hospital….
Crosshaven RNLI responds to two separate call-outs
A busy Sunday for the volunteers at Crosshaven RNLI as the lifeboat was launched twice in one day to aid a grounded…
Five fishermen rescued from sinking trawler off Balbriggan
Five fisherman were rescued earlier this morning from a sinking trawler off Balbriggan. The vessel got into difficulty around 5am this morning and…
Arklow lifeboat station | Celebrating 190 years saving lives on Friday
Ireland’s first lifeboat station celebrates 190 years saving lives on the water For 190 years the Arklow lifeboat station has been a…