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12% increase in Coast Guard calls

The Irish Coast Guard has reported an 12% increase in the overall number of incidents coordinated during 2021.

Coast Guard and RNLI issue safety appeal

The Irish Coast Guard and RNLI have issued a joint message appealing to the public to exercise caution when participating in any activity on or near the water during the Christmas and New Year period.

Multi-agency operation to rescue paddle-boarder

A multi-agencyĀ searchĀ operation was mounted this afternoon after a person reported themselves to be in difficulty in the water near Portumna, at the northern end of Lough Derg.Ā 

RNLI launches Christmas appeal

Nine months into her role as Lifeboat Operations Manager at Kilrush RNLI, Shawna Johnson is preparing for her first Christmas on call since taking up the management of the station.

Clare McGrath is new Water Safety Ireland chair

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today appointedĀ Clare McGrath as the new Chair of Water Safety Ireland (WSI), which works to prevent drownings.
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Live Updates: Clare returns to normal after Storm Barra

The public is being warned to exercise extreme caution and to especially avoid coastal areas as Storm Barra is set to reach Ireland early on Tuesday.

Storm Barra sweeps across Clare

Fire crews in Co Clare had to leave fallen trees where they lay because conditions were too dangerous for them to safely deal with the incidents.

Scientist’s Cape Verde expedition film for screening

Canola Pictures, in association with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) and the Island Foundation, will premiere 'Cabo Verde Island Jewel' on Thursday next.
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