Killaloe Coast Guard Unit honoured some of its past and retired members.
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit and Killaloe
Ballina Search & Recovery last night honoured some of its past and retired
members.
Geoffrey Carey & Sean Dillon were presented in their absence
with proof of service medals for their dedication as volunteers and who
have gone to Australia. Jason Carey who will be leaving for Australia next week
received a proof of service medal and was also
Boating Season open at Killaloe
Killaloe was tasked by Valentia Coast Guard Station to assist a 32′ hired cruiser that had gone aground on Lough Derg out side navigation channel. The Cruiser had 9 persons on board and was on its way from Killaloe to Garrykennedy. Killaloe Coast Guard checked the craft for any damage and then towed it to deeper water. The Cruiser with the nine passengers under its own power was escorted to
Busy Easter Week-end
Killaloe Coast Guard was called to assist a hired cruiser that had gone aground outside of the navigation channel on Lough Derg. The Cruiser with 3 persons on board was towed from the rocks and under its own power was escorted to Killaloe.
03/2012 07/04/2012 0948
Weather NE force 6 Gusting.
Engine trouble on Lough Derg
Killaloe coast guard unit was tasked to assist a 34′ cruiser that lost engine power. The four passengers and cruiser was towed to safe harbour at Killaloe..
02/12 01/04/2012 16:25
Weather overcast, wind NE f1
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit 2012-03-08 14:40:00
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit wishes to offer its support to the local Killaloe Ballina Search and Recovery Unit who discovered that the two 90hp engines from its rescue boat were stolen. It is appalling that any could steal engines from a craft that is clearly marked Search & Rescue and a voluntary body who devote their time to saving lives. This is not the first occasion that thieves have
Speed Boat re floated at Killaloe Marina
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit were tasked to an 18′ Speed Boat that was sinking at its mooring. Killaloe Coast Guard used one on its salvage pumps to re float the Boat.
01/2012
08/02/2012 14:00
Cold/Rain, poor visibility
Obstruction at Ardnacrusha
Killaloe coast guard unit was tasked to assist a 34′ cruiser that lost engine power. The four passengers and cruiser was towed to safe harbour at Killaloe..
02/12 01/04/2012 16:25
Weather overcast, wind NE f1
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit 2011-12-21 09:35:00
These airborne Chinese lanterns have become increasingly popular in recent years as a way of marking special events. However, they do pose a significant danger to aviation traffic and can cause the deployment of Irish Coast Guard resources on false rescue missions. Chinese lanterns, drifting across a night sky, are commonly mistaken by the public for marine distress flares.
If you are
Search in Doolin
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit continues to assist Doolin Coast Guard in the search for a female missing since the 9th of December last.
18/12/2011 09:00
Up turned Kayak Doonass Co Clare
Killaloe Cosat Guard Unit were called to a report of an upturned Kayak in very fast flowing water at Doonass Co Clare. On Scene were the Garda from Ardnacrusha and Limerick Marine Rescue. The Kayak was recovered and after inquiries it was found that the Kayake had been missing since the day before with no one in it. The search was stood down.
32/2011
17/12/2011 16:20
Weather for Clonlara