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.’

The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter was tasked on a long-range operation off the south west coast early today.

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.

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.

Emergency services have dealt with a chemical incident close to a popular beach in Co Clare this afternoon.

Scientists at NUI Galway have identified family relationships among lineages of oceanic squids which have been puzzling researchers for more than a century.

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a body on the coastline in south Co Galway this afternoon.

After a break in 2020, the Big Beach Clean took place over the weekend between 17th and 19th September and Clean Coasts were overwhelmed with the incredible support and commitment shown by communities across Ireland.