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Kilrush RNLI volunteers in Mayday funds appeal

The RNLI is launching its Mayday Mile fundraiser as the charity’s rescue figures for 2020 show that volunteer lifeboat crew at its lifeboat station in Kilrush, county Clare launched nine times and brought 11 people to safety. Three of those launches were carried out in the hours of darkness.

RNLI assists motorboat on Lough Derg

The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat was called out to assist two people on board a 20-ft motorboat which suffered engine failure on Lough Derg today.

Killaloe Coast Guard assists cruiser in difficulty

The Killaloe unit of the Irish Coast Guard was called out last night to assist two people on board a boat that had broken down on Lough Derg.

Coast Guard assists boat crew on Lough Derg

Killaloe Coast Guard was called out this afternoon to assist the crew of a vessel which lad lost power on lough Derg.

Rescue operation mounted for kayaker in Doolin

A kayaker had a lucky escape this afternoon after he got into difficulty and capsized in rough sea conditions near Doolin Co Clare.
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Easter water safety plea from Coast Guard/RNLI

The Irish Coast Guard and RNLI are urging people who will be spending time on or near the water during the Easter break to take note of the relevant water safety advice for their activity.

Update: Fishing trawler sinks off southwest coast

The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter is currently involved in a long-range operation to assist the crew of a fishing trawler which has suffered engine failure off the Irish coast.

Rescue 115’s Philip Wrenn honoured for bravery

An Irish Coast Guard/CHC Ireland search and rescue helicopter winchman/paramedic has been honoured for his efforts to save two Italian brothers who got into difficulty while visit the Aran Islands in 2019.
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