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Coxswain and crew at Portrush RNLI with their CE Commendation. Photo: RNLI/Portrush
Monday 28 November 2022
Three RNLI lifeboat crews receive award for rescue Fanad Head
Three RNLI lifeboat crews receive award for rescue Fanad Head
Lifeboat crews from Lough Swilly and Arranmore in county Donegal, along with Portrush in county Antrim, have received an award from the RNLI for a callout in 2019, which saw the rescuers at sea for hours in Force 11 conditions.
RNLI/Rogan Wheeldon
Wednesday 23 November 2022
New inland lifeboat station now complete and operational at Enniskillen RNLI
New inland lifeboat station now complete and operational at Enniskillen RNLI
The RNLI’s new inland lifeboat station on Lower Lough Erne is complete and fully operational. After been housed in temporary accommodation for 21 years, volunteers at Enniskillen RNLI were handed the keys to their new state of the art building on the Killadeas Road at Gublusk earlier this month.
Photo: RNLI/Donaghadee
Saturday 19 November 2022
Donaghadee RNLI rescues lone sailor after 27ft yacht breaks down
Donaghadee RNLI rescues lone sailor after 27ft yacht breaks down
Donaghadee RNLI rescued a lone sailor after his 27ft yacht broke down off the Copeland Islands in county Down.
Photo: RNLI/Judy Nelson
Thursday 10 November 2022
New D class inshore lifeboat goes on service at Portrush RNLI
New D class inshore lifeboat goes on service at Portrush RNLI
The volunteer crew took delivery of the Ken Blair D-871 this morning (Thursday 10 November) with the donor Mrs Sylvia Blair from Bangor in Portrush to see the lifeboat which is named after her late husband, take to the water for the first time.
Photo: RNLI/Kenneth Gracey
Wednesday 9 November 2022
Newcastle RNLI comes to the aid of lone sailor on 20ft boat that runs aground
Newcastle RNLI comes to the aid of lone sailor on 20ft boat that runs aground
Newcastle RNLI came to the aid of a lone sailor after his 20ft boat got into difficulty and ran aground at the entrance to Dundrum inner bay.
Photo: RNLI/Portaferry
Tuesday 8 November 2022
Portaferry RNLI comes to the aid of two kayakers who get into difficulty
Portaferry RNLI comes to the aid of two kayakers who get into difficulty
On Monday afternoon (7 November) Portaferry RNLI came to the aid of kayakers who got into difficulty near Kilard Point.
Photo: RNLI/Courtmacsherry
Tuesday 8 November 2022
Courtmacsherry RNLI rescues two dogs stranded as tide rapidly comes in
Courtmacsherry RNLI rescues two dogs stranded as tide rapidly comes in
On Monday afternoon at 1.35pm, as Courtmacsherry RNLI paid tribute to Mary O'Mahony, wife of former crew member Richard, and sister-in-law of former Coxswain Diarmuid, the station crew and officers taking part in the guard of honour outside the station were alerted that two dogs were in difficulty.
Tuesday 8 November 2022
Could you be a lifesaver? Bundoran RNLI seeks new recruits
Could you be a lifesaver? Bundoran RNLI seeks new recruits
The team at Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Station is calling for new volunteers to help them to save lives at sea.
Sam McCreery Honorary President, Stephen Scott LOM, Mark Dowie CEO, Chris Cathcart Helm and David Reid Helm. Photo: RNLI/Stephen Scott
Friday 28 October 2022
Carrybridge Helms Receive 20 Year Long Service Award From RNLI Chief Executive
Carrybridge Helms Receive 20 Year Long Service Award From RNLI Chief Executive
Chris Cathcart and David Reid have served 20 years rescuing those on trouble on Lough Erne and during a visit to the station by the RNLI Chief Executive, Mark Dowie, were presented with medals to thank them for their volunteering service.
Photo: RNLI/Daniel Whelan
Tuesday 25 October 2022
Clifden RNLI rescue nine people stranded on Omey Island in poor weather
Clifden RNLI rescue nine people stranded on Omey Island in poor weather
Clifden RNLI’s volunteer crew launched the Atlantic 85 in-shore lifeboat to assist nine people who were caught by the tide on Omey Island.
Photo: RNLI/Crosshaven
Tuesday 25 October 2022
Crosshaven RNLI go to the aid of a lone sailer on a 35’ yacht with reported engine failure
Crosshaven RNLI go to the aid of a lone sailer on a 35’ yacht with reported engine failure
Volunteers from Crosshaven RNLI launched following a report of a ‘Mayday’ call to Valentia Coast Guard at 10.15am this morning (Tuesday 25 October) after a 35’ yacht suffered engine failure.
Photo: RNLI/Larne
Thursday 13 October 2022
Larne RNLI volunteers assist two people on 11m yacht caught in lobster pots in early hours of the morning
Larne RNLI volunteers assist two people on 11m yacht caught in lobster pots in early hours of the morning
For a second night in a row, Larne RNLI’s volunteers have left their beds to go the aid of a vessel’s crew in need of assistance, this time two people on a yacht that got into difficulty northeast of Larne.
Photo: RNLI/Larne
Wednesday 12 October 2022
Larne RNLI responds to early morning Mayday to rescue man on 30ft yacht
Larne RNLI responds to early morning Mayday to rescue man on 30ft yacht
Larne RNLI rescued a man who got into difficulty in the early hours of Wednesday morning (12 October) after his 30ft yacht sustained engine failure in the dark of night.
Photo: RNLI/Crosshaven
Wednesday 12 October 2022
Crosshaven RNLI rescue casualty cut off by tide at White Bay
Crosshaven RNLI rescue casualty cut off by tide at White Bay
On Tuesday evening (11 October) Crosshaven RNLI rescued a person cut off by the tide.
Photo: RNLI/Lough Derg
Wednesday 12 October 2022
Lough Derg RNLI assists a lone sailor on a 35ft yacht aground at Bonaveen Point
Lough Derg RNLI assists a lone sailor on a 35ft yacht aground at Bonaveen Point
On Tuesday afternoon 11 October, Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to assist a lone sailor on a 36ft yacht aground at Bonaveen Point at the northwestern shore of Lough Derg above Cloondavaun Bay.
Photo: RNLI/Ballycotton
Tuesday 11 October 2022
Ballycotton RNLI rescues fisherman 9 miles east of Ballycotton island
Ballycotton RNLI rescues fisherman 9 miles east of Ballycotton island
A fisherman on an 8m boat that suffered mechanical failure nine nautical miles east of Ballycotton island on Monday evening (10 October) was brought to safety by volunteer lifeboat crew from Ballycotton and Youghal RNLI.