News - Rescue

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 07:03Longford 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 13:03Almost 12,000 confirmed dead following Turkey and Syria earthquakes
Rescue missions are continuing to help find people trapped in the rubble.
Feb 8, 2023 17:02New Lough Ree RNLI station to be officially opened tomorrow
The 1.2 million euro station saw major fundraising from the public.
Jun 10, 2022 13:06Local RNLI issue safety appeal following busy Easter Weekend
The crew were called to 4 incidents over the weekend.
Apr 25, 2022 13:04Man rescued from Boyle River
The incident happened around half past four in the town of Boyle yesterday afternoon
Nov 18, 2021 10:11Civil Defence thanks public after Ballyleague rescue
A person was taken from the water after the alarm was raised yesterday evening.
Aug 19, 2021 07:08Busy 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 15:07RNLI 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 08:06LISTEN: 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 16:06Shannonside Newsletter
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