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RNLI aids cruiser with engine failure

The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat was called out assist a family of four on a 43ft cruiser that suffered engine failure and was left adrift on the lake in heavy weather. 

Lough Derg RNLI recruiting volunteers

Lough Derg RNLI is recruiting new volunteers to join their lifesaving team for shore duty in roles as Deputy Launching Authority, Additional Lifeboat Mechanic and Tractor Driver.

Water safety training must be compulsory in schools

Water safety training should be made compulsory in our schools to raise awareness and to save lives, according to Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway.

Man dies in Ennis lake accident

A man has died after he got into difficulty while swimming in a lake in Co Clare last evening.

Children rescued from sea at Doughmore

An 8-year-old boy was dramatically rescued after he was swept out to sea at the notorious Doughmore Beach in West Clare yesterday.
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Safety advice during high temperatures

Ahead of the expected high temperatures in Ireland, Clare County Council is advising members of the public to be aware of a number of key safety messages.

Two found sleeping on drifting boat on Lough Derg

Two people were found sleeping on a boat after RNLI lifeboat volunteers were sent to investigate a report of a vessel adrift on Lough Derg.

Coast Guard attends boat aground on Lough Derg

The Killaloe unit of the Irish Coast Guard was tasked this evening to assist three people on board a grounded vessel on Lough Derg.
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