Coast Guard has withdrawn 23 services over safety equipment failure
The Irish Coast Guard has, for safety reasons withdrawn the services of the in-shore rescue boats stationed at 23 locations around the coast. This action has been taken following reported malfunction – as Ocean FM news understands -of life jackets as part of the personal protective equipment. The Irish Coast…
Coast Guard warns of storm dangers on sea and near coasts
The Coast Guard is calling on the general public and all mariners across the north west to heed the weather warning in place and to take appropriate action. Those with smaller vessels in particular are asked to pay attention to the Status Orange Alert. The general public is advised to…
Coast Guard helicopter airlifts injured woman from Knocknarea
A woman was rescued from Knocknarea Mountain in north Sligo this afternoon with a suspected leg or ankle injury. The emergency arose just before 3pm. A Coast Guard helicopter airlifted the woman to its base at Strandhill, from where she was taken by ambulance to Sligo Univesity Hospital.
Man airlifted from West Sligo coastline passes away
A 35-year old man has died after he got into difficulty yesterday along the West Sligo shoreline near Dunmoran Strand. It’s believed the deceased was from Poland and had been fishing along the coastline in the Templepatrick area. The Coast Guard was alerted about 2:30 yesterday afternoon. Its helicopter based…
Climber recovering after fall on Benbulben mountain
A young woman is recovering in hospital from serious injuries after having been rescued following a fall on Benbulben mountain at the weekend. A number of services were involved in rescuing the woman who had been climbing on the north side of the mountain in north Sligo. They included the…
An information evening on cardiac arrest is taking place next Thursday
Clubs, organisations and individuals are invited to attend an information session on cardiac arrest this (Thursday) evening in The Castledargan Hotel at 8pm. Those attending will be shown what to do in cases of cardiac emergencies. The event will be hosted by Ballygawley Sooey Defibrillator Working Group, which recently coordinated…
Yellow weather warning for coastal areas in effect until Monday morning
Met Eireann has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for Irish coastal waters. Strong gale force winds are expected along the coasts of Ireland today and into Monday morning. The Coast Guard is advising the public that if they are near cliffs, piers or the waters edge in general, to be…