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Major operation off Co Wexford coast continues – Martin

A major multi-agency operation after a boat ran aground off the coast of Wexford continues, Tanaiste Micheal Martin has said. Mr Martin said there has been strong co-operation across a number of agencies. The Defence Forces, garda units and the ...

26 Sept 2023 at 14:16

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Floating pink flamingo toy sparks multi agency air and sea rescue operation

An inflatable pink flamingo toy sparked a multi-agency sea rescue over the weekend, after it was reported that a boat was drifting off-shore. The Coast Guard Operations Centre confirmed they were notified of an inflatable boat drifting off ...

14 Aug 2023 at 14:55

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RNLI lifeboat rescues yacht from Storm Betty

A RNLI lifeboat has battled Storm Betty to rescue a yacht in Co Kerry. The Castletownbere lifeboat was launched in gale force winds early on Saturday to assist two sailors whose yacht got into difficulties on the northern shore of Kenmare ...

19 Aug 2023 at 17:21

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National: young girl rescued from freezing sea during Storm Kathleen

A multi-agency operation involving the Coastguard saw a child rescued from the sea near Dún Laoghaire during Storm Kathleen. The Coast Guard and gardaí confirmed to RTÉ that they were involved in the incident which happened at around 8....

07 Apr 2024 at 12:38

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Girl rescued from sea as Storm Kathleen blows in

Emergency services have been praised for rescuing a girl from the sea off Dun Laoghaire in Co Dublin. An operation was mounted after the youngster was swept out to sea from the east pier of Dun Laoghaire Harbour at around 8.20pm on ...

07 Apr 2024 at 13:33

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New director appointed to head up Irish Coast Guard search and rescue service

The company which has been awarded the contract to operate search and rescue operations for the Irish Coast Guard has announced the appointment of its new director. Bristow Ireland Limited has confirmed that Philip Bartlett will ...

08 Apr 2024 at 13:40

Elite Irish army unit storms cargo ship suspected of drug trafficking

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Army Ranger Wing rappelled onto cargo ship after Naval Service warning shots

An elite Irish army unit has stormed a Panamanian cargo ship suspected of carrying significant amounts of drugs in a major operation off the south-east coast of Ireland. Members of the highly-trained Army Ranger Wing descended ...

26 Sept 2023 at 21:48

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‘Significant quantity’ of drugs found after Army Ranger Wing secures cargo ship

Police in Ireland have found a “significant quantity” of suspected drugs onboard a cargo vessel following a joint task force operation. The co-ordinated operation, involving the Irish navy, Army Ranger Wing, Revenue and the ...

26 Sept 2023 at 19:49

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Four children among six airlifted to safety after emergency off Dublin coast

Four children were among six people rescued after being washed up on the rocks off the coast of Dublin. The rescue mission involved volunteer crew of the Howth RNLI as well as a Coast Guard helicopter. A family got into ...

03 May 2024 at 23:10

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Two people rescued after yacht blown away from Irish coast

Two people have been rescued from a yacht after it was blown away from the north Dublin coast. Howth RNLI responded to a report received after midday on Friday that a yacht had been blown offshore and was unable to ...

30 Dec 2023 at 12:44

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Five brought ashore after dramatic 26-hour rescue mission off Irish coast

Five people were rescued off the Donegal coast in a dramatic operation lasting over 26 hours. Their fishing vessel encountered difficulty on Sunday evening 48 miles north of Arranmore. The Arranmore RNLI was ...

07 Feb 2024 at 10:13

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'Consider wearing a wetsuit' - Swimmers urged to stay safe in cold water this bank holiday

The Irish Coast Guard is warning swimmers in Waterford and other coastal areas to take care near water over the bank holiday weekend. The safety appeal - issued jointly by the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and ...

02 Feb 2024 at 14:38

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