By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI responded to an unusual call out on Tuesday, approximately one nautical mile north of Duncannon, where a sheep had fallen from a ledge and was confronted by a rising tide. The weather was fine with a light southerly breeze in Waterford Estuary when the lifeboat launched at Duncannon and proceededContinue reading “Bird saves sheep from the rising tide”
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Fishing vessel in trouble off Baginbun Head
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was launched on Friday morning at 11.11am to assist a broken down 24-ft fishing vessel. The volunteer crew made their way to Baginbun Head in force 3/4 winds and choppy sea conditions. After assessing the situation and learning that the boat had suffered a gearbox problem, the HelmContinue reading “Fishing vessel in trouble off Baginbun Head”
€12,985 for Fethard RNLI annual Christmas swim
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI fundraising committee members, joined by some of Fethard’s volunteer crew, gathered last week to receive funds amounting to €12,985 raised by the Hooked On Swimming Group and two businesses with local links. In its third year, the dedicated group of local swimmers took part in their annual 12 Swims ofContinue reading “€12,985 for Fethard RNLI annual Christmas swim”
Speedboat trouble off Slade Harbour
By Dan Walsh The Volunteer lifeboat crew at Fethard RNLI were requested to launch their lifeboat by the Irish Coast Guard on Saturday evening at 6pm. The alarm was raised from the family onboard a broken down 16-foot speedboat. Fethard RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was launched by Helm Mick Roche with crew members Cathal O’Connell andContinue reading “Speedboat trouble off Slade Harbour”
Sailors in trouble south of Duncannon
By Dan Walsh Two sailors raised the alarm after their 20-foot boat encountered engine difficulties and broke down north of Templetown Bay at Stonewall Bay, south of Duncannon, on Saturday afternoon. Fethard RNLI were requested to launch their inshore D class lifeboat by the Irish Coast Guard at approximately 2.45 pm. Weather conditions at theContinue reading “Sailors in trouble south of Duncannon”
Swims and dips cheques presented
By Dan Walsh Fundraising for the lifeboats is a popular activity around Christmas and the generosity of coastline supporter has been reflected in the presentation of cheques at Fethard-on-Sea and Kilmore Quay recently. Hooked on Swimming’s ’12 Swims of Christmas’ raised €15,260 for Fethard-on-Sea RNLI with a little help from their friends. The funds wereContinue reading “Swims and dips cheques presented”
12 swims of Christmas for Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI’s fundraising branch has begun to distribute RNLI Christmas cards to local shops and businesses, while local swimming group Hooked on Swimming have begun their 12 swims of Christmas fundraiser which will see proceeds raised power the lifesaving work of the volunteer lifeboat crew. In the past week, local shops andContinue reading “12 swims of Christmas for Fethard RNLI”
Lone boatman struggling in The Windy Gap
By Dan Walsh A lone boatman was observed struggling to make ground with oars whilst being blown away from the shore and the Irish Coast Guard requested the launch of Fethard RNLI at 3.30pm yesterday (Friday). Fethard RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was launched at Fethard Dock and headed to area a half a mile off TheContinue reading “Lone boatman struggling in The Windy Gap”
Rebecca organised RNLI water safety clinic
By Dan Walsh Rebecca Doyle, Fethard RNLI’s Volunteer Water Safety Officer, commenced her new role by organising a Swim Safely Clinic given by the RNLI Water Safety Team which was attended by local swim group, Hooked on Swimming and the local Triathlon Club. Killian O Kelly, RNLI Water Safety Education Manager, joined Rebecca and volunteerContinue reading “Rebecca organised RNLI water safety clinic”
Yacht breaks down in Bannow Bay
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI launched its inshore lifeboat on Wednesday evening to assist the crew of a broken down 8-metre yacht in Bannow Bay. The volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat by the Irish Coast Guard just after 9.15 pm. The crew proceeded to Fethard Dock where they launched the lifeboatContinue reading “Yacht breaks down in Bannow Bay”
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