Busy Bank Holiday for Kilrush RNLI with three call-outs in three days
KILRUSH RNLI had to make six assists over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
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Kilrush RNLI rescues two people and their dog from rising tide in Carrigaholt
*Photograph: Charlie Glynn. TWO PEOPLE and their dog were rescued by Kilrush RNLI who became cut off by the rising tide near Carrigaholt on the Shannon Estuary on Saturday.
Kilrush RNLI help to save two lives after dinghy capsizes
KILRUSH RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew saved the lives of two people on Sunday after their sailing dinghy capsized in difficult conditions south of Hog Island in the Shannon Estuary.
Shawna hits the ground running as Kilrush RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager
Newly appointed volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager at Kilrush RNLI, Shawna Johnson has had to hit the ground running.
RNLI issue Mayday for funds as figures show 11 persons rescued by Kilrush crew in 2020
Rescue figures revealed that 11 people were brought to safety by the Kilrush RNLI last year.
Kilrush RNLI launches for capsized catamaran on Sunday morning
Reports of a capsized catamaran prompted the launch of Kilrush RNLI lifeboat on Sunday morning.
Kilrush RNLI appeal for public to follow restrictions following Shannon Estuary rescue
A five year old girl that was swept out to sea along the Shannon Estuary was rescued carefully by members of the Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 115 and the Kilrush RNLI on Thursday afternoon.
Whole of West Clare behind Kilrush RNLI
Undoubtedly wonderful memories are made on days by the sea but such is the power of the water that scenes of heartbreak are also part and parcel of life by the Atlantic as the Kilrush RNLI are well aware of.
Kilrush RNLI assists in rescue of two people from camper-van roof
*Photograph: RNLI/Andrew Walker Kilrush RNLI were launched early on Wednesday morning to reports of a partially submerged camper-van which had two occupants on board where they were assisted by the Ballybunion unit of the Irish Coast Guard and the Shannon based search and rescue helicopter.
Kilrush RNLI seek assistance answering Mayday call
*Volunteer RNLI crewmember and comedian PJ Gallagher helps well-known fundraiser, Mary Nolan Hickey on her way as she cycles around Ireland for Mayday. Picture: Patrick Browne Kilrush RNLI is asking the public to support Mayday, the charity’s annual fundraising campaign.