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Four rescued after boat took on water

A rescue operation was mounted this afternoon following reports that a vessel with four people on board was taking on water and at risk of sinking.

Basking shark tagged off Clare spotted near Scotland

A basking shark tagged off County Clare last month has been re-sighted off the west coast of Scotland.

RNLI lifeboat assists 4 people on grounded cruiser

The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat was called out to assist four people on a 35ft cruise boat that was reported to have run aground on the lake last night.      

Lifeboat assists two people on disabled cruiser

The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat was called on to assist two people on a 27ft cruiser reported to have suffered mechanical issues  engine failure off Mountshannon Harbour in Co Clare.

Video: Spectacular drone footage of basking sharks off Clare

Spectacular and rare drone footage shot by members of the Irish Basking Shark Group off Co Clare last month shows basking sharks engaged in what is believed to be courtship behaviour.
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RNLI seeking community lifesaving ambassadors 

Lough Derg RNLI is appealing to businesses in the community to become RNLI local ambassadors by sharing key water safety advice to help keep people safe.

Two Status Yellow weather warnings for Clare

Met Éireann has issued separate wind and rain warnings for Co Clare as Storm Francis approaches.

Woman rescued from River Shannon in Killaloe

Two fishermen are being praised for their prompt and decisive actions after they rescued a woman from the River Shannon in Killaloe, Co Clare on Saturday morning.
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