LOUGH Swilly RNLI was tasked yesterday by Malin Head Coast Guard Radio at 12.40pm to Culdaff Bay after reports of a flare seen in the area. They were assisted by Rescue 118 and units from the Greencastle Coast Guard. After an extensive search of the area, all SAR units were stood down and the volunteer […]
Three RNLI lifeboat crews receive award for rescue of fishing crew off Fanad Head
Lifeboat crews from Lough Swilly and Arranmore in county Donegal have received an award from the RNLI for a callout in 2019, which saw the rescuers at sea for hours in Force 11 conditions. The actions of the lifeboat crews that night saved the lives of five people on board a fishing vessel that was […]
Growing concern about Lough Swilly’s water quality
“The situation cannot continue as it is – the more I learn the more I am disturbed about the neglect of water quality in beautiful Lough Swilly.
Pat Heaney: A man of many roles laid to rest
The funeral took place on Friday last of Pat Heaney, a key founder of RNLI services in Lough Swilly
Waste found buried at suspected illegal dump site
A MAJOR investigation is underway following the discovery of a massive suspected illegal dump near the shores of Lough Swilly, in Manorcunningham.