Bundoran RNLI called to Rossnowlagh
The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI was called out yesterday afternoon to reports of bodyboarders in trouble at Rossnowlagh Beach. Just after 2:05pm, the crew was alerted to the situation by Malin Head Coast Guard who had received an emergency call. Within minutes the crew had assembled at the lifeboat…
Successful boat rescue off Mullaghmore
The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI lifeboat was called out yesterday (Tue.) evening to a boat that had broken down off Mullaghmore Head. The alert was raised shortly after 9:30pm by Malin Head Coast Guard, with both the Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat and the Sligo based Rescue 118 helicopter attending the…
People asked to continue following 5km rule if travelling to regions beaches
If venturing to the regions beaches this weekend, people are being reminded that the 5km travel limit remains in place. The good weather is expected to continue until at least Tuesday and with it a surge in the number of people going to the seaside. Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer with…
Elderly man airlifted from Rossnowlagh Beach
An elderly man was airlifted to hospital from Rossnowlagh Beach this morning. Bundoran RNLI launched at 11.01am after an 80 year old man was found lying on the south side of the beach. He was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital by the Irish Coastguard Helicopter, Rescue 118. His condition is unknown…
People encouraged to stay away from open water this bank holiday
Killybegs Coastguard and Bundoran RNLI are joining calls encouraging people to stay away from open water this weekend to help stop the spread of Covid-19. Gerard O’Flynn from the Coast Guard said, “Now is not the time to become complacent. Please; stay home and stay back to stay safe.’ Water…
Coast Guard & RNLI appeal for people to stay away
The Irish Coast Guard and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution are asking the public not to take part in any water-based activity on or in the sea, while the current national emergency restrictions are in place. Both organisations have highlighted the importance of minimising the risk to Search and…
Bundoran RNLI called to scene of upturned kayak
Bundoran RNLI were called out after a crew member spotted an upturned kayak. The alarm was raised at 2.50pm yesterday afternoon, around Nuns Pool by Bundoran in Co. Donegal, with a lifeboat being launched minutes later. When crew reached the upturned vessel, they found no one in the area so…