By Dan Walsh A woman in her 60’s has died on Kilpatrick Beach in North Wexford this afternoon. The woman, who was a visitor to the area, was enjoying the close-in beach facilities when she suddenly became unwell and despite the best efforts of family and friends, she sadly passed away. Her body was removedContinue reading “Woman dies on Kilpatrick beach”
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Teenagers rescued off Clone Beach
By Dan Walsh Three teenagers are safe and well after being rescued by Courtown RNLI from the sea off Clone Beach, near Castletown, this evening. The teenagers entered the beach through the new access point and were paddle boarding when they got into difficulties at around 8pm. After a call to the Irish Coast Guard,Continue reading “Teenagers rescued off Clone Beach”
Six people rescued at Rosslare Strand
By Dan Walsh Six people were rescued from the water at Rosslare Strand on Sunday afternoon following an incident where a young swimmer was in difficulty in the water and brave rescuers ended up in difficulty themselves. All of those brought to hospital are currently believed to be in a stable condition. Operations Resource ManagerContinue reading “Six people rescued at Rosslare Strand”
Rescue 117 in Castletown today
By Dan Walsh Helicopter Rescue 117 from Waterford base was called to Castletown this afternoon after a young lady was injured in a fall from her horse. It is understood that her injuries are not life-threatening. Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard were tasked to prepare a landing zone for Rescue 117 and assist with a casualty atContinue reading “Rescue 117 in Castletown today”
Rescue 117 lands at Craanford
By Dan Walsh This morning, St. Stephen’s Day, helicopter Rescue 117 touched down at the Craanford GAA Club pitch to help transfer a patient to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. At 11.53am the Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit were tasked to assist with a medical transfer where they secured and prepared the landing zone on the adjoiningContinue reading “Rescue 117 lands at Craanford”
Body recovered off Hook Head
By Jennie O’Sullivan, RTE News The body of a man has been recovered from the waters off Hook Head in Co Wexford. The Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre tasked the Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 117 to the scene at around 11am on Thursday morning. It is understood the man may have fallen into the waterContinue reading “Body recovered off Hook Head”
Search for missing man continues
By Dan Walsh Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard completed another day in search of a missing person, but unfortunately nothing to report. Three search teams, a drone team, and RNLI lifeboats from Courtown and Arklow were involved in two searches at 10am and 3pm from Courtown to Arklow. Searches have been ongoing for over a week now.Continue reading “Search for missing man continues”
Search from Arklow to Courtown by air and sea
By Dan Walsh The Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit is presently engaged in an ongoing search operation for a missing individual. Comprehensive shoreline and sea searches have been conducted, with two searches performed on Monday morning and evening. Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard, helicopters Rescue 116 and 117, and RNLI lifeboats are participating in the search. “We haveContinue reading “Search from Arklow to Courtown by air and sea”
Search resumes in Wexford Harbour
By Dan Walsh The search operation for a missing man in Wexford Harbour is in its second day and resumed this morning (Monday). According to the Coast Guard; “Search teams from Rosslare/Carnsore, the drone team and search team from Curracloe Coast Guard units alongside the Wexford RNLI inshore lifeboat are on scene to commence aContinue reading “Search resumes in Wexford Harbour”
Search for young man in Wexford town
Gardaí and local rescue services are conducting a search in Wexford Bridge and Harbour for a young man, who is aged in his late teens, who is believed to have entered the water in the early hours of this morning. It is believed that he entered the water at around 2.05am. The RNLI and CoastContinue reading “Search for young man in Wexford town”
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