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Rescue operation mounted for man stuck in mud

A major search and rescue operation was mounted this afternoon after a young man was reported to be stuck in mud amid rising water in the Shannon Estuary.

Work begins on new Civil Defence Headquarters

Clare County Council today signed contracts with Jada Kelly RAC Joint Venture for the delivery of a €2.7 million upgrade and refurbishment of a building in the Quin Road Industrial Estate in Ennis, which will become the new location for the Clare Civil Defence Headquarters. 

Two rescued after boat runs aground on Shannon

Two people had to be rescued last night after their boat ran aground on the River Shannon and the occupants were unable to confirm their exact location.

Two people and dog rescued on Lough Derg

Two people and their dog were rescued on Lough Derg this morning after their cruise boat suffered engine problems.

RNLI assists disabled cruise boat on lake

The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat was called out to assist two people after their 35-ft cruiser suffered engine failure close to Mountshannon on the Clare shore.
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Shannon Group staff on 787km charity cycle

Four staff from Shannon Group are set to embark on a 787km cycle in the hope of raising €20,000 for the Group's designated charity programme. 

Men swim to safety after boat hits bridge

Three men were forced to abandon their lake boat and jump into the River Shannon after they collided with a bridge.

Rescue 115 involved in two operations in Kerry

The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter has been involved in two rescue operations in Co Kerry this afternoon.
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