RNLI pays tribute to Buddy Miller

By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Buddy Miller, who served many years as a member of Rosslare Harbour RNLI and retired on September 30th 2002. He was aged 87 years. Tributes have been paid by Rosslare RNLI online. “It’s with great sadness that we learnt today of the passing of Bryan ‘Buddy’ MillerContinue reading “RNLI pays tribute to Buddy Miller”

4 young swimmers go to hospital

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat was launched at 5.30pm on Wednesday after four young swimmers were reported in difficulty near the Europort. The swimmers were located near the shore, and the crew responded promptly upon receiving the call, arriving at the scene within minutes. The swimmers were safely brought onboard and subsequently transportedContinue reading “4 young swimmers go to hospital”

Injured sailor off Rosslare coast

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI came to the assistance of an injured crew member on a yacht one mile off Rosslare Europort on Monday. The all-weather lifeboat launched at 7.15pm following a request from the Irish Coast Guard. On arrival at the scene and having communicated with the crew of four and assessing theContinue reading “Injured sailor off Rosslare coast”

17ft craft with lone sailor on board rescued off The Lagoon

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI and Carnsore/Rosslare Coast Guard came to the aid of a sailor on a 17ft pleasure craft which had developed mechanical problems on Saturday. The all-weather lifeboat was launched at 12.20pm, following a call from The Irish Coast Guard. The lone sailor aboard the vessel had called for assistance whenContinue reading “17ft craft with lone sailor on board rescued off The Lagoon”

Rosslare Harbour signs RNLI anniversary scroll

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI is one of the latest lifeboat stations to be part of ‘Connecting our Communities’ for the search and rescue charity’s 200th anniversary, an event where a specially commissioned scroll travelling through RNLI communities, to be signed by representatives at each location. The scroll was signed by Jamie Ryan, RosslareContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour signs RNLI anniversary scroll”

Yacht crew brought to safety at Rosslare

By Dan Walsh A crew from Rosslare Harbour RNLI, the Irish Coast Guard helicopter crew of Rescue 117 based in Waterford and a fishing boat crew came to the aid of two people onboard a yacht which was taking on water in heavy seas 20 miles south east of Rosslare Europort. The all-weather lifeboat wasContinue reading “Yacht crew brought to safety at Rosslare”

Strong gales threaten yacht safety

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour and Kilmore Quay RNLI came to the aid of two crew aboard an 8-metre yacht which was in danger of breaking up in a force 7 to 8 north-easterly gale in Rosslare Port on Monday morning. The Rosslare Harbour all-weather lifeboat was launched at 8.15 am following a call fromContinue reading “Strong gales threaten yacht safety”

Two lifeboats rescue a lone sailor

By Dan Walsh In a joint sea operation crew members from Rosslare Harbour and Kilmore Quay RNLI came to the aid of a lone sailor early on Tuesday morning after an 8.5 -metre yacht developed engine failure and got into difficulty one mile south-east of Carnsore Point. Responding to a request from the Irish CoastContinue reading “Two lifeboats rescue a lone sailor”

Lone sailor rescued at Rosslare

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI were alerted at the request of the Irish Coast Guard after a vigilant member of the public raised the alarm that a 22-ft yacht with one person onboard, appeared to be drifting towards rocks at the mouth of the Boatsafe adjacent to Rosslare Europort. The volunteer lifeboat crew launchedContinue reading “Lone sailor rescued at Rosslare”

Rosslare lifeboat assisted fishing vessel

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat was launched following a request by the Irish Coast Guard at 5.26pm last Sunday and shortly afterwards reached the scene two miles north of Rosslare Harbour where a 15-metre-long fishing vessel had an entangled propeller. The crew of the rescued vessel were wearing flotation devices and were safeContinue reading “Rosslare lifeboat assisted fishing vessel”