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LAST UPDATE | 14 Dec 2025
Valentia MRSC coordinated a rescue after a fishing vessel ran aground at Dingle Harbour, Co. Kerry. Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 115 winched 14 people to safety, with the support of Rescue 120F, RNLI lifeboat & Dingle Coast Guard. 👏 Huge thanks to all units involved. pic.twitter.com/Q6vlzHS6n6
— Irish Coast Guard (@IrishCoastGuard) December 14, 2025
FOURTEEN CREW MEMBERS were rescued at Dingle Bay earlier today after their fishing boat ran aground.
A number of agencies responded to the incident; Valentia RNLI, the Coast Guard and Rescue helicopter R115 attended the scene.
The 14 crew members aboard the French-registered trawler were winched off and taken aboard a Coast Guard helicopter.
Turbulent weather conditions have left responders concerned about oil aboard the vessel, it is understood.
A spokesperson said the incident was reported to Valentia MRSC before 11:30am.
“[The crew members] are receiving support from the Dingle Coast Guard Unit crew and are currently undergoing medical evaluation by the National Ambulance Service,” the spokesperson added.
“Appreciation is extended to all Coast Guard units involved in the operation.”
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