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Taoiseach ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of siblings in suspected drowning

The Taoiseach has offered his condolences to the families and friends of siblings who died in a “heart-breaking tragedy” in Ballybunion, Co Kerry. Micheal Martin said: “We’re all deeply shocked and saddened at this very tragic and heart-breaking ...

05 Aug 2022 at 18:25

National News

Investigation under way after siblings drown off Ballybunion Beach

Post-mortem examinations are due to get under way after a brother and sister were suspected to have drowned off Ballybunion Beach, Co Kerry. Emergency services were called to the beach on Thursday evening after they were alerted that a person ...

05 Aug 2022 at 13:18

National News

Community ‘shocked and saddened’ over siblings’ deaths in Ballybunion incident

The siblings who died in a suspected drowning incident off Ballybunion Beach have been named locally. The brother and sister, who got into difficulty in the water in Co Kerry on Thursday evening, were pronounced dead at the scene. They have ...

05 Aug 2022 at 16:42

Local News

Malin Head Coast Guard tribute to colleagues on anniversary of R116 tragedy

It is five years since the fateful night when four brave Irish Coast Guard crew members lost their lives while on a mission of the west coast. Colleagues at Malin Head Coast Guard paid the following tribute to mark the fifth anniversary of ...

13 Mar 2022 at 11:50

National News

Inquest into deaths of four Irish Coast Guard aircrew in helicopter crash to resume

An inquest into the deaths of four Irish Coast Guard aircrew in the Rescue 116 helicopter crash is set to resume later. Rescue 116 crashed off Co Mayo at 12.46am on March 14 2017 during a search and rescue mission with four crew on board ...

01 Jun 2022 at 11:20

National News

Death inquest into R116 helicopter crash hears visibility 'very poor' before impact

An inquest into the deaths of four Irish Coast Guard aircrew in the Rescue 116 helicopter crash has heard how the visibility in the moments before the crash was “very poor and dense”. Rescue 116 crashed off Co Mayo at 12.46am on March ...

01 Jun 2022 at 16:00

Local News

Concerns raised over SAR helicopter procurement process

Concerns have been expressed over the procurement process for the next Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter contract for the Irish Coast Guard. The matter has been raised by Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell, as a matter of urgency,...

05 Jan 2022 at 16:44

National News

Irish Coast Guard reports 12% increase in number of incidents in 2021

The Irish Coast Guard has reported a 12% increase in the number of incidents in 2021. According to their End of Year statement, the total incidents coordinated this year is 2,970, with the highest number occurring in July with 469. ...

31 Dec 2021 at 12:58

Local News

Body of woman found after River Finn search operation

A major search operation in the River Finn has been stood down after the body of a woman was found on Tuesday. The operation was spearheaded by the Irish Coast Guard and was mounted on Monday after concerns were raised about the ...

15 Nov 2022 at 19:59

Finn Valley

Breaking: Coast Guard launch search operation at River Finn

A search operation is underway in Ballybofey. The Irish Coast Guard's 118 rescue helicopter is engaged in the search, which is focusing on an area of the River Finn. Gardai and emergency services are also at the scene. The ...

14 Nov 2022 at 19:00

Lifford/Stranorlar MD

Raphoe students experience a day in the life of the Irish Coast Guard

Saving lives at sea, on inland waterways, up mountains and in caves; providing search and rescue response and counter-pollution measures to maritime accidents, and monitoring vessel traffic are all in a day’s work for the ...

14 May 2022 at 11:37

South Donegal

Major search operation resumes at Sliabh Liag

A multi-agency search operation has resumed in south west Donegal this morning. The major operation is concentrated off the Sliabh Liag cliffs, which have been cordoned off since Monday morning after a man was reported ...

27 Jun 2023 at 08:17

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