# RNLI

Public urged to bring a means of calling for help out on the water during activities

Water safety agencies are asking people to be cautious over the upcoming June bank holiday weekend.

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22 hours ago

This week

28th May 2023 - 2nd June 2023

Coast Guard rescues two children clinging to buoy off Malahide

A passing boat which happened to be helmed by an off duty member of the Howth Coast Guard team picked up the two children.

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Wed 7:39 AM

Last month

May 2023

12 people rescued from boat with engine trouble near Ballycotton lighthouse

The group got into difficulty and were at risk of getting pushed onto the rocks.

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May 19th 2023, 10:37 PM

This year

2023

# Swimming

Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and RNLI warn public to be careful around water this Easter

Spring tides this weekend will cause higher than normal water levels at full tide.

4.3k

Apr 6th 2023, 6:31 PM

Dun Laoghaire RNLI rescue two men and a dog in separate callouts over the weekend

One incident occurred at Sandymount while the other occurred at Poolbeg.

16.5k

Feb 12th 2023, 4:09 PM

Last year

2022

# downpatrick head

Man rescued after becoming trapped in Mayo sea cave overnight

RNLI rescuers maintained contact with the man overnight.

51.2k

Updated

Sep 18th 2022, 7:01 PM

Cork RNLI crew assists US sailors who ran into bad weather during Atlantic crossing

The sailors had left Boston on their yacht a number of weeks ago and were en route to Scotland.

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Jun 26th 2022, 11:55 AM

RNLI crew assists sailor in difficulty after failure of boat engine

The RNLI has urged people planning to go out on their boats to ensure they are prepared in case they get into a difficult situation.

15.5k

Jun 23rd 2022, 8:15 PM

# Kinsale

RNLI rescue 40-foot yacht off the coast of Cork

This has been the crew’s third callout in three days.

22.6k

Jun 18th 2022, 12:40 PM

Water safety appeal issued ahead of bank holiday weekend

The Irish Coast Guard, the RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are urging people to stay safe in and on the water or along the coastline.

11.2k

Apr 30th 2022, 8:30 AM

Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland issue joint warning ahead of bank holiday weekend

The organisations are advising people to take care in and on the water or along the coastline.

14.7k

Apr 14th 2022, 8:36 PM

Howth RNLI rescues six kayakers in north Dublin waters

One kayaker had capsized.

21.3k

Mar 14th 2022, 7:57 AM

# storm watch

Met Éireann issues Status Orange wind warning for Friday as Storm Dudley passes over Ireland

The forecaster has also issued a ‘wind, rain and snow’ warning for Friday, when Storm Eunice is set to hit the country.

174k

Feb 16th 2022, 9:08 PM

All time

Ceremony held in Dún Laoghaire for 4 crew members who died at Christmas 200 years ago

The outdoor ceremony also honoured the lives of those who died on Irish coasts this year.

19.5k

Dec 24th 2021, 3:41 PM

# cold water shock

RNLI and Coast Guard issue safety appeal for Christmas swimmers after busy year of callouts

Both organisations have seen an almost 20% increase in callouts this year.

10.1k

Dec 23rd 2021, 1:22 PM

# moooved back to shore

RNLI called out to help move cow in distress in water back to shore

The animal was spotted in the water at Tullan Strand in Bundoran yesterday afternoon.

27.0k

Oct 28th 2021, 12:42 PM

# Kinsale

Kayaker rescued off west Cork after high swells

Golfers on the Old Head of Kinsale Golf Links saw a person in trouble and immediately raised the alarm.

19.6k

Oct 2nd 2021, 11:16 AM

Two rescued after pleasure boat suffers engine failure in Cork

The RNLI was called out yesterday, to go to the aid of a pleasure craft with two people and their dog on board that got into difficulties near Garrettstown in West Cork.

18.4k

Sep 12th 2021, 1:00 PM

# Cork

Sailor rescued after yacht's engine failed off Old Head of Kinsale

The RNLI said the sailor was “mighty pleased” to see the lifeboat that rescued him.

15.1k

Aug 31st 2021, 9:51 PM

# Arklow

Three people rescued off Wicklow coast after vessel suffers engine failure

RNLI volunteers responded to an alert at 1.40am and sailed 10 miles out to sea east of Arklow Harbour.

10.4k

Aug 23rd 2021, 12:36 PM

# castlegregory

Swimmer rescued from water in Kerry after hours-long search

It’s not known exactly how long the swimmer was in the water but they are said to have been “exhausted”.

30.5k

Aug 23rd 2021, 10:36 AM

Sailor rescued after being reported missing from container ship off Wicklow coast

The Wicklow RNLI all-weather lifeboat launched at 10pm last night to attend the scene.

15.7k

Aug 23rd 2021, 9:42 AM

# Dunmore East

Waterford RNLI rescue dog after 30m cliff fall

Ellie the dog was rescued yesterday after falling from a cliff over three kilometres south west of Dunmore East.

15.4k

Aug 20th 2021, 1:20 PM

Four people rescued after yacht gets into difficulty and sinks off Wexford coast

The incident happened 50 miles south of Kilmore Quay in the early hours of the morning.

26.9k

Aug 12th 2021, 4:26 PM

Boat rescued after it got entangled in fishing gear off Wicklow coast

The boat and its two crew were brought to safety.

24.3k

Aug 1st 2021, 5:51 PM

# UK

Over £200k donated to RNLI in 24 hours after criticism for rescuing migrants in English Channel

The number of people seeking to volunteer with the charity also increased, while some people withdrew their financial support.

28.6k

Jul 29th 2021, 5:45 PM

# To the rescue

RNLI rescues lone yachtsman in west Cork

The Castletownbere RNLI launched just after 7.20pm yesterday.

25.0k

Jul 11th 2021, 10:15 AM

# Wicklow

Four people rescued by Coast Guard and RNLI off Wicklow beach

The emergency services were called when two men and two young swimmers got into difficulties.

24.2k

Jun 28th 2021, 8:12 AM

# Howth

Two men airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty near Howth cliff

The two men were airlifted by Rescue 116 from Lion’s Head after they got into trouble in the water.

23.4k

Jun 15th 2021, 7:33 PM

# Cork

Three teenage boys winched off rocks after becoming stranded by rising tide

One of the crew of the RNLI craft swam to shore to check on the boys and it was decided to winch them from the scene.

29.8k

Jun 14th 2021, 10:19 AM

# Ballycotton

Lifeboat rescues fishing crew from vessel suffering engine problems off coast of Cork

The Irish Coast Guard requested the launch of an RNLI lifeboat this morning.

11.3k

Jun 8th 2021, 9:32 PM

# Cork

Kinsale RNLI crew rescue man after spotting him in sea during routine training exercise

The Coast Guard’s R115 helicopter also attended and transported the man for further medical attention.

28.6k

Jun 5th 2021, 5:33 PM

# Emergency Services

Swimmer dies in hospital after rescue near Dalkey cliff

The man, who was in his 20s, passed away in Beaumont hospital.

57.3k

Jun 4th 2021, 11:43 AM

Lifeboat rescues fishing crew from sinking vessel off coast of Wexford

The Irish Coast Guard requested the launch of the RNLI’s Arklow lifeboat at 9.18am on Friday.

19.7k

May 17th 2021, 7:32 PM

# West Cork

Four men rescued after fishing boat goes on fire off Old Head of Kinsale

The RNLI said that the men were “well shocked” after the dramatic rescue this morning.

20.9k

Updated

May 14th 2021, 1:00 PM

'Don't assume it's safe': Coast Guard and RNLI issue bank holiday warning

Lots of people will be enjoying Ireland’s coastline over the summer.

13.7k

May 1st 2021, 6:30 AM

# Seven Heads Peninsula

'I was just delighted to help': Kite surfer rescues swimmer in difficulty in West Cork

An RNLI lifeboat was deployed at 5:20pm, but when it arrived the kitesurfer had rescued the swimmer.

33.3k

Apr 24th 2021, 2:35 PM

# Emergency Services

Coast Guard and RNLI warn the public to be careful if planning an Easter swim

The warning comes as an increase in calls to search and rescue teams have been noticed.

11.2k

Apr 2nd 2021, 7:00 AM