The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat was called out assist a family of four on a 43ft cruiser that suffered engine failure and was left adrift on the lake in heavy weather.
Lough Derg RNLI is recruiting new volunteers to join their lifesaving team for shore duty in roles as Deputy Launching Authority, Additional Lifeboat Mechanic and Tractor Driver.
The Big Beach Clean initiative is back, and Clean Coasts, supported by Cully and Sully, are calling people all across Clare to register to receive clean-up kits and join the world biggest clean-up.
Clare man John conroy is currently on a volunteering trip to Jinja, Uganda where he is providing therapy to children with special needs in various clinics in Jinja and plans to remain until the end of August.