Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Crew to host open day
The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat crew will host an open day at the lifeboat station which will also incorporate an Emergency Services Open Day. On the day, the volunteer crew of the lifeboat as well as representatives from locally based emergency services will be on hand to talk…
Weather warning remains in place for Donegal
A yellow weather warning remains in place in County Donegal. A lot of heavy rain is expected in the region this week, with localised flooding expected due to waterlogged soils and high river levels. The yellow warning will remain in place until Friday, November 12th, at 11pm. As a result,…
Bundoran RNLI to feature on BBC Two tonight
The RNLI volunteer crew at Bundoran will feature in the brand new series of BBC Two’s Saving Lives at Sea this evening. The documentary series lets viewers witness rescues through the eyes of the RNLI lifesavers while also telling the story of lifeboat crews, rescuees and their families. …
Surfers airlifted to safety at Rossnowlagh Beach yesterday
Rescue 118 Helicopter airlifted two surfers to safety yesterday afternoon. A number of emergency calls were made to Malin Head Coast guard just after 3.35pm Friday after two men got into difficulty at Rossnowlagh Beach in Co. Donegal. Bundoran RNLI were also involved with the rescue and arrived at around…
Surfer has lucky escape after being rescued near Rossnowlagh Beach
A surfer has had a lucky escape after being rescued near Rossnowlagh Beach yesterday afternoon. The alarm was raised by a passer-by on the beach shortly after 3pm. The Irish Coast Guard was first alerted who in turn requested that Bundoran RNLI’s inshore lifeboat be launched. The…
Bundoran RNLI Officer retires after 25 years of service
Tributes are being paid to a local RNLI Officer who has retired after 25 years of service. Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Operations Officer, Captain Hugh Anthony “Tony” McGowan joined the station in 1994 as a Deputy Launching Authority and became the LOM three years later. Bundoran RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer,…
Udder-disaster avoided after legen-dairy rescue
An udder-disaster was avoided after a legen-dairy rescue by Bundoran RNLI. The volunteer lifeboat crew were tasked to help at Tullan Strand yesterday just after 4.30pm when a cow was spotted in the surf by a passerby. Rescue Helicopter 118 was also involved in the incident. By using the noise…