By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI launched its inshore lifeboat on Friday afternoon last to conduct a sea search after a concerned member of the public out kayaking reported seeing an object floating in the sea off Baginbun beach. An extensive sea search of Baginbun Bay was carried out by Fethard RNLI lifeboat, with Rescue 117Continue reading “Sea search off Baginbun Bay”
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Fishermen rescued in thick fog
By Dan Walsh Two fishermen were stranded in thick fog in a small open punt after their craft suffered outboard engine difficulties off Creaden Head in the Waterford Estuary last Saturday. Fethard RNLI was requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard shortly before 12.30pm. The volunteer crew of Fethard RNLI launched their inshore lifeboatContinue reading “Fishermen rescued in thick fog”
Celebrations at Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI celebrated the 25th anniversary of the local lifeboat station with a search and rescue display, off Baginbun Beach, in the company of neighbours Dunmore East RNLI and Kilmore Quay RNLI, Fethard Coast Guard and Rescue helicopter 117. As the weather held off, a crowd gathered to observe lifeboat crews carryContinue reading “Celebrations at Fethard RNLI”
Two adults and dog rescued by Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI answered two calls in 24 hours last Thursday and Friday, but fortunately, there was a successful outcome with both events ending safely. Already reported on WexfordLocal.com two adults and a child were brought to safety by Fethard RNLI on Thursday after their 17ft Dory boat suffered engine failure and wasContinue reading “Two adults and dog rescued by Fethard RNLI”
Three towed to safety at Duncannon
By Dan Walsh Two adults and a child were brought to safety by Fethard RNLI yesterday (Thursday) after their 17ft Dory boat suffered engine failure and was in danger of verging into a nearby shipping lane. The volunteer crew launched their inshore lifeboat shortly after 5pm after the Irish Coast Guard was notified that aContinue reading “Three towed to safety at Duncannon”
Jet Ski rescue off Duncannon Harbour
By Dan Walsh The volunteer lifeboat crew at Fethard RNLI were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard on Saturday at 5.34pm, to assist a person in difficulties on their jet ski. The crew launched the D-Class lifeboat Naomh Dubhán on the beach under Duncannon Fort. Duncannon beach lifeguards and Rescue 117 Helicopter were also involvedContinue reading “Jet Ski rescue off Duncannon Harbour”
Wreath laid at sea by Fethard Lifeboat
By Dan Walsh On Saturday, 25 years to the exact day since Fethard RNLI lifeboat station was re-established (July 10th, 1966), following an absence of 82 years, a milestone was marked by a solemn ceremony at sea, where current lifeboat crew laid a wreath to remember all those involved with the station, who had passedContinue reading “Wreath laid at sea by Fethard Lifeboat”
€37,000 donation to Fethard RNLI
By Dan Walsh Fethard RNLI has received a generous €37,000 donation from Interger New Ross after the company’s staff and management chose the lifeboat station as its Charity of the Year. Volunteers at Fethard RNLI were delighted to be considered and have been overwhelmed by the amount raised. Receiving the funds raised from Seamus HamiltonContinue reading “€37,000 donation to Fethard RNLI”
Walkers make it to safety at Bannow
By Dan Walsh Volunteer lifeboat crew at Fethard RNLI received a call from the Irish Coast Guard on Sunday to reports of three walkers who were cut off by the incoming tide with no way of getting to safety. The inshore lifeboat arrived at Cocklestrand, west of Bannow Island at 5.35pm. The Kilmore Quay CoastContinue reading “Walkers make it to safety at Bannow”
Two weekend calls for Fethard Lifeboat
By Dan Walsh The first call out came on Friday evening, when the volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore lifeboat by the Irish Coast Guard at 5.15pm and go to the aid of a Bayliner cruiser with two people onboard that had suffered mechanical issues. The vessel had lost power and found itselfContinue reading “Two weekend calls for Fethard Lifeboat”
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