By Dan Walsh Cahore Inshore Rescue Service were tasked by pager by The Coastguard at 11.26am, yesterday (Friday) to reports of a swimmer in difficulty south of Cahore Pier, just off Cahore Point where sea conditions were reported as ‘very choppy’. Helmsman Donal McGrath launched at 11.34am with crew members Sean Doyle and Ron Wynne.Continue reading “Distressed swimmer rescued at Cahore”
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Funding for Cahore Inshore Rescue
By Dan Walsh Good news. Approval of €3,000 grant aid to Cahore Inshore Rescue from Wexford County Council Community Enhancement Scheme. Independent Cllr Mary Farrell is delighted; “I was more than happy to work with the group to submit the application and secure the funding. This is a vital and worthwhile service and I’m happyContinue reading “Funding for Cahore Inshore Rescue”
Powerless speedboat towed to Cahore
Cahore Inshore Rescue Service were launched by Dublin Coastguard on Monday to assist a speedboat that had lost power off Glascarrig. When located the stricken vessel was drifting towards the button rocks. However, everybody was safe, and the vessel was brought under tow to Cahore Pier. The lifeboat members were helmsman Dave Kavanagh and crewContinue reading “Powerless speedboat towed to Cahore”
Cahore Lifeboat rescues five persons
By Dan Walsh at Cahore Cahore Inshore Rescue Service was launched around 5.30 pm this evening following a call for assistance by Dublin Coastguard to a boat in difficulty with five persons on board. The rib suffered engine trouble and was discovered drifting on the tide off Morriscastle Strand. The lifeboat Helmsman David Kavanagh andContinue reading “Cahore Lifeboat rescues five persons”
