Tag Archives: Rosslare Harbour RNLI

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”

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”

By Dan Walsh The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has launched its annual Christmas fundraising appeal, with a focus on the generations of families who have volunteered their time and commitment 24/7, 365 days a year, to ensure the charity’s lifesaving service has continued for nearly 200 years. The charity has highlighted the dedication ofContinue reading “Rosslare family in RNLI Christmas Appeal”

By Dan Walsh The Irish Coast Guard alerted Rosslare Harbour RNLI to launch its all-weather lifeboat 10.45pm last Wednesday and go to the aid of two people on a sailing yacht at the mouth of Wexford Harbour. A 10-metre sailing yacht had run aground on a sandbank. Having assessed the situation and consulted with theContinue reading “Yacht ran aground on a sandbank”

By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI was requested by the Irish Coast Guard to assist two people on board a 12-metre sailing yacht with a fouled propeller half a mile from the Splaugh Buoy on Saturday morning. The lifeboat was launched at 9am and reached the scene off Greenore Point fifteen minutes later. The yacht’sContinue reading “Yacht crew rescue off Greenore Point”