News - Rescue
Lough Ree RNLI and Athlone Sub Aqua club carry out triple rescue
The crews assessed all 26 people onboard and no injuries were reported.
Aug 1, 2023 13:45
Sligo councillor calls for lifeguard station at popular beach
Sinead Maguire was speaking following an incident in the sea at the beach yesterday.
Jun 22, 2023 17:04
Local lifeboat crew rescue nine people in recent days
The RNLI has been called out 12 times to date in 2023.
May 30, 2023 13:37
Use of technology helping Roscommon Civil Defence in search operations
A press briefing was held on Thursday at the Civil Defence HQ in Roscommon town.
Mar 24, 2023 07:14
Longford Garda praised for courage after house fire last weekend
Garda Emma Dardis, a native of Longford, and Garda Anthony Todd were called to a house fire in Carrickmacross last Saturday.
Mar 18, 2023 13:10
Almost 12,000 confirmed dead following Turkey and Syria earthquakes
Rescue missions are continuing to help find people trapped in the rubble.
Feb 8, 2023 17:35
New Lough Ree RNLI station to be officially opened tomorrow
The 1.2 million euro station saw major fundraising from the public.
Jun 10, 2022 13:49
Local RNLI issue safety appeal following busy Easter Weekend
The crew were called to 4 incidents over the weekend.
Apr 25, 2022 13:19
Man rescued from Boyle River
The incident happened around half past four in the town of Boyle yesterday afternoon
Nov 18, 2021 10:23
Civil Defence thanks public after Ballyleague rescue
A person was taken from the water after the alarm was raised yesterday evening.
Aug 19, 2021 07:53
Busy week for Lough Ree RNLI after 25 people rescued in last six days
The RNLI has been very busy this month helping people who find themselves in bother
Jul 2, 2021 15:19
RNLI issue warning on inflatables are two girls almost swept out to sea
The girls were taken by the tide 4.5km from the shore in wicklow
Jun 28, 2021 08:21
LISTEN: Lough Ree RNLI warning against complacency after 30 rescues in June
The latest rescue took place on Thursday evening when six people were taken off a boat which was taking on water
Jun 25, 2021 16:33
Six people rescued from stricken boat on Lough Ree
The people were unharmed following the incident
Jun 24, 2021 23:13Shannonside Newsletter
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