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First callout since Doolin Coast Guard stood down

The first emergency callout to an area covered by the Doolin Unit of the Irish Coast Guard, which was taken out of service on Monday, occurred last night (Wednesday).

Doolin Coast Guard – Minister called on to intervene

Meetings between Irish Coast Guard management and members of the Doolin unit of the volunteer service are being held today (Wednesday) after the station was stood down on Monday following a number of shock resignations.

Doolin Coast Guard Unit stood down

Members of one of the country’s most experienced Irish Coast Guard units are no longer allowed to respond to emergencies. This follows a decision on Monday by the Irish Coast Guard to take the Doolin unit in Co Clare ‘off the board.’

Renewed appeal to help identify three bodies

Gardaí at Kilrush have renewed their appeals to the public for assistance in identifying the remains of three people whose bodies were recovered in recent years off the coast of County Clare.

Swim in Pink for Breast Cancer Research

Every October spurs many on to show their support for breast cancer awareness and this year Galway sea swimmer, Louise Griffin had an idea to support breast cancer research while pursuing her passion - Swim in Pink!
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Minister praises Burren Agri-tourism sector

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has praised the Burren Agritourism sector for a host of innovative food and farm initiatives which saw hundreds of visitor’s head to the Burren area this Bank holiday weekend.

Drifting jetski sparks search on Lough Derg

A jetski spotted drifting on Lough Derg sparked a search operation earlier this evening.

Lough Derg RNLI in late night rescue operation

Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat was called out late last night to assist a group of people on board a cruiser reported to be in difficulty.
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