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RNLI asking public to ‘give it some welly’ for...

Kilrush RNLI is asking the public to support Mayday, the charity’s annual fundraising campaign. The appeal comes as the RNLI announced their rescue figures for 2018. Lifeboat crew in Kilrush launched four times and brought eleven people to safety.

RNLI lifeboat assists 7 on grounded cruiser

The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat assisted four adults on three children after their boat lost steering and ran aground this afternoon.

Major maritime rescue exercise in Galway Bay

A major multi-agency mass-rescue exercise was held in Galway Bay this afternoon.

Lone boatman assisted by Lough Derg RNLI

The Lough Derg RNLI was called out this afternoon to assist a person on a 27ft cruiser that had suffered engine failure and ran aground at Gortmore Point.

New lifeboat enters service on Lough Derg

A new Atlantic 85 class inshore lifeboat has officially entered service at Lough Derg RNLI.

Increase in unscheduled landings at Shannon

Shannon remains the state’s busiest airport for unscheduled landings and aircraft emergencies handling an increase in incidents last year.

Missing Kilrush pensioner found safe

An elderly man reported missing from his home in Co Clare on Monday afternoon was found safe and well last night.

400 lives saved by Coast Guard in 2018

Irish Coast Guard volunteers across the country carried out 1,100 missions in 2018 with a total of 400 lives being saved by the service.

Coast Guard and RNLI issue Christmas safety message

The Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI in the run up to the Christmas period are reminding the public to look after their personal safety when engaged in any water or coastal based activities.
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