Cruiser in Difficulty on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked by Valentia Coast Guard Radio to assist a Cruiser in difficulty near Mounthannon. The Cruiser was found anchored 200 metres from shore with onshore wind. Killaloe Coast Guard Unit boarded the vessel and assessed any damage damage. The vessel was restarted and the Killaloe Coast Guard rescue rib escorted the cruiser, however after 2 minute the boats engine cut
Boat Capsizes at White Starnd Co Clare
While on scene at the recovery of the two fishermen near Spanish Point Killaloe Coast Guard Unit responded to assist three persons whose boat had capsized. All three were wearing life jackets however only one activated, the other two clung to the inflated jacket and made it to shore Killaloe Coast Guard Unit then took the casualties to White Strand to the Garda Water Unit were oxygen was
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit assist Doolin with ROV
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked to
assist Doolin Coast Guard in a search for two missing fishermen off the west coast
of Clare. A Crew specializing in the use of the units Underwater
Remotely Operated Vehicle. (ROV). This camera was purchased with money raised
by the Dalton Family after their son was drowned in a tragic accident
on Lough Derg in July of 2005. This equipment has been
Cruiser Hits Rocks Near Scarriff Bay.
Valentia Coast Guard Marine Rescue Sub Centre received a call from a member of the public that a 28ft Cruiser seemed to be in trouble in Scariff Bay Area. Initially there was limited information available except that cruiser appeared to be in trouble (Stuck on rocks) The vessel had been sighted by another vessel , with which Lough Derg Coast Guard Radio at Valentia were in communication.
Dinghy Sighted with No One on Board
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit Report by member of the public regarding an abandonded Dinghy..the Officer in Charge received a phone call with report of an abandoned dinghy (suitable for one adult) in the Ballina Slipway area (full of water). Member of public was concerned. The OiC reported the incident to Valentia, After enquiries – the dinghy had in fact been sighted punctured on Friday 10/08/
Capsized Speed Boat on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked by MRSC Valentia Coast Guard Radio Station to a report of an upturned speed cruiser in the Garrykennedy area. The Unit quickly responded along with the RNLI Lifeboat from Dromineer and the Irish Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter from Shannon. The craft was identified and all efforts by the Gardai failed to contact the owner. An extensive search of the area was
Sea Kayak Solo Around Ireland
On June 4th of June departed his family home town of Cobh, Co. cork and is attempting to Sea Kayak Solo Around Ireland in under 35 days. To meet his target he will have to cover an average of 30miles per day spending up to 12 hours in my trusty boat battling strong currents and gusting winds.
In his kayak he will carry all of the equipment he will need for the entire journey including
Sea Kayak Solo Around Ireland
On June 4th of June departed his family home town of Cobh, Co. cork and is attempting to Sea Kayak Solo Around Ireland in under 35 days. To meet his target he will have to cover an average of 30miles per day spending up to 12 hours in my trusty boat battling strong currents and gusting winds.
In his kayak he will carry all of the equipment he will need for the entire journey including
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.
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Weather NE force 6 Gusting.