Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew are experiencing a busy month, responding to two calls from Malin Head Coast Guard on July 8 and 9 to assist with medical evacuations from the island. On July 8 at 3.45 pm the lifeboat transferred a patient from the island ambulance to a waiting ambulance in Burtonport for assessment in […]
Man rescued from water off Cruit Island
A man was airlifted to Letterkenny University Hospital after getting into difficulty in the water off Cruit Island yesterday evening. The alarm was raised shortly after the man encountered trouble near the island located near Kincasslagh in west Donegal. Emergency services responded swiftly, with the Bunbeg Coast Guard and the Rescue 118 helicopter tasked to […]
Water safety appeal from Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland for bank holiday weekend
THE Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal as people are expected to enjoy the water this bank holiday weekend. Even in good weather, water temperatures remain cold and the organisations have advised that those taking part in any water-based activity should make sure they have the proper […]