Brian Boru Tri Challenge 2012
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit Whilst covering the Brian Boru Triathlon came across a swimmer in difficulty. The swimmer was assisted by crew and taken to Two Mile Gate from where the First Aid team took over. The swimmer had traveled from Australia and was jet lagged so could not cope with the swim, but was found to be in stable condition.
14/2012
05/08/2012 12:00noon
Weather conditions good
Body Recovered on Lough Derg
after a long and extensive search involving the Garda Water Unit, The RNLI, Killaloe Coast Guard Unit, Irish Coast Guard Helicopter from Shannon, Mountshannon Search & Rescue, Tipperary Civil Defence, Lough Derg Sub Agua and Limerick Sub Agua. A body was recovered from the scene of an overturned speed boat this evening by Killaloe Ballina Search & Recovery Divers. The remains were taken by
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
Cruiser aground on Lough Derg
Pagers were activated by Valentia MRCC Coast Guard at 16.59, Killaloe Coast Guard Unit responded and assembled at base just as Valentia stood the call down. Incident involved a Cruiser that had ran aground just off Tinaranna House, the skipper contacted Valentia of their situation and was then assisted by a passing boat which resolved the issue.
12/2012 16:59
21/07/2012
Cruiser towed to safety
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked by Valentia Coast Guard Radio Station after a member of the public contacted the Unit’s OIC Joe Doolan that a sports cruiser was made fast to a navigation marker number 1234 and that the craft had engine problems, the persons on board had already been taken to the shore by another vessel, The Killaloe Coast Guard Unit responded by launching the rib and
Sea Plane False Alarm
Killaloe CGU was tasked as a result of a transmission on VHF Ch 16 by a sea plane in Lough Derg area. After OiC had investigated it was found to be a false alarm due to a faulty VHF set.
10/2012
11/07/2012
Cruiser aground on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked by Valantia to launch rescue RIB and Mobile 1. to the scene of a 30 Ft Cruiser that ran aground at the Middle Ground on Lough Derg the vessel lost one drive and damaged its steering. The cruiser and its two passengers was towed by another boat which was in the area to Bunglasha Co Clare. As the injured vessel was requesting that they proceed with Journey
Cruiser aground on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked by Valantia to launch rescue RIB and Mobile 1. to the scene of a 30 Ft Cruiser that ran aground at the Middle Ground on Lough Derg the vessel lost one drive and damaged its steering. The cruiser and its two passengers was towed by another boat which was in the area to Bunglasha Co Clare. As the injured vessel was requesting that they proceed with Journey
Cruiser without power on Lough Derg
While Killaloe Coast Guard Unit were on Compliance Patrol they came across a stranded vessel in the approach to Scarriff Harbour. The 32ft Private Cruiser had lost Power, Killaloe Coast Guard Rescue Rib conducted a side by side tow back to Scariff Harbour with its 5 passengers.
8/2012
26/05/2012 14:05
Cruiser without power on Lough Derg
While Killaloe Coast Guard Unit were on Compliance Patrol they came across a stranded vessel in the approach to Scarriff Harbour. The 32ft Private Cruiser had lost Power, Killaloe Coast Guard Rescue Rib conducted a side by side tow back to Scariff Harbour with its 5 passengers.
8/2012
26/05/2012 14:05