Latest Lifeboat News

The latest news and from the lifeboat services of Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland.

Donaghadee RNLI carries out medical evacuation of sick passenger on cruise ship

On Friday evening (17 September), Donaghadee RNLI has carried out a medical evacuation of a passenger who became ill on a cruise ship that left Belfast Lough.

Skerries RNLI rescue two swimmers in difficulty

On Thursday afternoon (16 September), Skerries RNLI rescued a man and a woman who got into difficulty while swimming off Skerries.

Ballycotton RNLI launched to report of a swimmer in difficulty off Ballycroneen

Ballycotton RNLI's all-weather Trent class lifeboat Austin Lidbury was launched at 7.02pm on Thursday evening (16 September) following a request from Valentia Coast Guard and a report of a swimmer in difficulty at Ballycroneen beach.

Portaferry and Newcastle RNLI involved in rescue of man from sinking vessel

At 6pm on Thursday 16 September, Portaferry and Newcastle RNLI along with HM Coastguard units were involved in the rescue of a man whose 9m cabin cruiser took on water and was in danger of sinking off Gunn’s Island in county Down.

Clifden RNLI assist six people on a broken down vessel in Ballyconneely Bay

At 6pm on Tuesday, 14 September both Clifden RNLI's lifeboats launched in response to reports of a broken down boat. A 14ft vessel with multiple people onboard had suffered engine failure a few kilometres from shore in Ballyconeely Bay.

Fethard RNLI mark special anniversary with major search and rescue exercise

Over the weekend Fethard RNLI marked the 25th anniversary of the reopening of their lifeboat station, with an impressive search and rescue display off Baginbun Beach in Wexford.

Carrybridge RNLI assist two people on a broken down cabin cruiser

At 3.33pm on Friday 10 September, Carrybridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, Douglas Euan & Kay Richards was launched on the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assess a vessel with two people on board, which had broken down approx. 2 miles south east of Knockninny.

Sligo Bay RNLI rescues two swimmers caught in rip current off Deadman’s Point

Sligo Bay RNLI rescued two swimmers on Tuesday evening (7 September) after they got caught in a strong rip current.

Portaferry RNLI comes to the aid of two men on vessel in danger of sinking

Portaferry RNLI came to the aid of two men this morning (Wednesday 8 September) after their 9m rib took on water and was in danger of sinking off St John’s Point Lighthouse in county Down. Newcastle RNLI also responded.

Sligo Bay RNLI rescues two swimmers caught in rip current off Deadman’s Point

Sligo Bay RNLI rescued two swimmers on Tuesday evening (7 September) after they got caught in a strong rip current.

Helvick Head RNLI comes to the aid of four people after 14ft boat breaks down

Helvick Head RNLI came to the aid of four people on Monday evening (6 September) after their 14ft open pleasure boat broke down at Cunnigar Point.

Achill Island RNLI involved in medical evacuation of patient from Clare Island

Achill Island RNLI was involved in the medical evacuation of a female patient from Clare Island on Tuesday afternoon (7 September) following a request from the Irish Coast Guard.

Sligo Bay RNLI involved in rescue of injured fisherman

Sligo Bay RNLI came to the aid of a fisherman who sustained an injury onboard a boat off Inishmurray Island at the weekend.

Skerries RNLI assist man who fell from cliff in second call out in 24 hours

Skerries RNLI were tasked by Dublin Coast Guard on Sunday afternoon (5 September) after a 999 call was received reporting that a man had fallen from the clifftop in Loughshinny.

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