Remembering the Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Disaster | 24th December 1895
The Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Disaster remains one of the worst tragedies in the history of the RNLI in Ireland. On Christmas Eve…
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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…
Cold water shock is a killer – Here’s how to avoid it
Summer is here and a lot of us will be taking full advantage and heading towards the coast. And as we all…
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…
Taking a dip this Christmas? Here’s 12 Christmas swims taking place around the coast
Despite the less than ideal temperatures this time of year, a Christmas time swim is a bit of a ritual all around…
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…
Paddle Steamer MV Oliver Cromwell Sinks in Irish Sea
Yesterday afternoon the Holyhead RNLI were tasked to the scene of a sinking paddle steamer around 10 miles off the Welsh coast….
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,…
All in A Row 500km Charity Row on the Liffey this Saturday
This Saturday rowing, kayak and canoe clubs will take to the Liffey to endure a gruelling 10 hour row/paddle for a very…
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,…
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…
Monument to brave Arranmore lifeboat crew to be unveiled this Sunday
A monument to commemorate the daring rescue of a cargo vessel in 1940 by the Arranmore Island lifeboat will be unveiled this…
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…
High Speed Chase on River Liffey after Boat Stolen from Poolbeg Marina
One man has been arrested after a group stole a small boat from the Poolbeg Marina this morning and took emergency services…
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….
Surviving Cold Water Shock | Fight your Instincts, Not the Water
As the weather heats up and we head to the beach the RNLI are reminding people to stay cool in the face…