Tag Archives: RNLI

Stay safe on the coast and inland waters

By Dan Walsh The RNLI and the Irish Coast Guard are expecting a busy May Bank Holiday weekend on the coasts and inland waters, with more people enjoying the warmer weather and the brighter evenings. People are asked to plan for any water based or coastal activities by taking some simple steps. The call comesContinue reading “Stay safe on the coast and inland waters”

24-ft yacht brought to safety at Arklow

By Dan Walsh A 24-foot sailing yacht with one person on board was brought to safety by the Arklow RNLI Lifeboat Ger Tigchlearr after running aground at Clogga Bay, just north of Kilmicheal Point on the Wexford/Wicklow border, on Tuesday afternoon. The Irish Coast Guard requested the launch of Arklow RNLI at 4.26pm and theContinue reading “24-ft yacht brought to safety at Arklow”

Crew safe as Wexford fishing vessel sinks off Cork coast

By Dan Walsh The 25-metre Wexford registered fishing vessel Ellie Adhamh has sunk after its seven crew members were rescued by the Irish Coast Guard when the ship lost power and had trouble off the Cork coast. The vessel has sunk in approximately 80m of water over two miles North of the Bull Rock, atContinue reading “Crew safe as Wexford fishing vessel sinks off Cork coast”

Sunken boat salvage south of Duncannon

By Dan Walsh Salvage operations to recover a sunken fishing vessel in the Waterford Estuary south of Duncannon Pier is taking place today. An exclusion zone of 500m is in force around the crane barge Lara 1 for the duration of the operation and all vessels must keep well clear of the operation and theContinue reading “Sunken boat salvage south of Duncannon”

Fishermen rescued off Duncannon

By Dan Walsh Four fishermen on a Cork registered boat, the AZTEC, were rescued after their fishing vessel sank in the Barrow Estuary off the Duncannon coast today. The fishing boat was paired with a Wexford fishing vessel, drawing on the same net, when it suddenly got into difficulty and began sinking. The four fishermenContinue reading “Fishermen rescued off Duncannon”

Many Christmas swims cancelled

By Dan Walsh The RNLI and the Coast Guard are appealing to the public to exercise caution while participating in activity on and near the water during the Christmas and New Year period and at all times to be mindful of the restrictions in place to deal with the COVID pandemic. Many traditional Christmas andContinue reading “Many Christmas swims cancelled”

Sea rescue off Kilmichael Point

By Dan Walsh Two fishermen were rescued from a fishing vessel near Kilmichael Point in North Wexford by Arklow RNLI all-weather lifeboat following a report from the Irish Coast Guard last Thursday. The lifeboat was launched at 11.07am and the volunteer crew of six on the Ger Tigchlearr responded swiftly. Further reports came in thatContinue reading “Sea rescue off Kilmichael Point”