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Double call-out for Portrush RNLI as paddleboarders and swimmer rescued in separate incidents
Portrush RNLI experienced a busy evening with two separate launches within minutes, after being tasked by Belfast Coastguard to assist...
Jul 12
Portrush RNLI Lifeboat crew rescue casualty on Antrim Coast
The Portrush All-Weather Lifeboat was launched on Thursday evening following reports of a person in the water near Dunseverick. Belfast...
Jul 11
RNLI urges public to stay safe at coast as temperatures soar across Northern Ireland
With the hot weather now firmly in place across Northern Ireland, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is reminding everyone...
Jul 11
Mother and daughter rescued by RNLI Lifeguards from rip current at North Coast beach
RNLI Senior Lifeguard Bosco McAuley RNLI lifeguards came to the aid of a mother and daughter caught in a dangerous rip current on...
Jul 10
RNLI lifeguards carry out two mass rescues in one day on Cranfield Beach
Image: Nigel Millard RNLI lifeguards sprang into action last Tuesday in two dramatic back-to-back mass rescues, just days after returning...
Jul 9
RNLI Portrush champion John Martin honoured for lifesaving fundraising efforts
RNLI Fundraising volunteer John Martin with Pamela Ballantine. A dedicated RNLI volunteer from Portrush has been recognised for his...
Jul 5
RNLI Lifeguards respond to back-to-back rescues at Whiterocks Beach
Image: Michael Jess RNLI lifeguards stationed at Whiterocks Beach sprang into action on Tuesday afternoon, responding to two separate...
Jul 4
RNLI Lifeguards begin full-time duty on Causeway Coast and Co Down beaches for busy peak season
RNLI Lifeguards kick off peak season on the Causeway Coast and County Down beaches. (Photo: Michael Jess) RNLI lifeguards have officially...
Jul 3
RNLI issues vital water safety advice as hot weather approaches
As the UK prepares for a spell of hot weather, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging the public to enjoy the coast and...
Jun 19
Portrush RNLI crew launch to aid fishing vessel in difficulty off Portrush Harbour
Portrush RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat on Saturday evening following a report of a fishing vessel with four people on board...
Jun 15
RNLI launches ‘Float to Live’ campaign to save lives in water emergencies
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has launched its annual Float to Live campaign, urging the public to adopt a simple yet...
May 25
Larne RNLI rescues three after receiving distress call from boat on Antrim coast
Three people were safely rescued by Larne RNLI on Thursday evening after their small pleasure boat suffered engine failure close to...
May 23
Larne RNLI responds to early morning emergency at Glenarm Marina
Larne RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat in the early hours of Saturday morning following reports of a person in the water at...
May 18
RNLI Lifeguard rescues surfer from rip current at Portrush East Strand
RNLI Lifeguard Anna Wright Photo: Michael Jess A Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeguard came to the aid of a surfer caught...
May 15
RNLI issues vital water safety advice as sunny spell continues in Northern Ireland
With temperatures soaring and a sunny spell expected to stretch into the weekend, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is...
May 14
RNLI lifeguards assist five children caught by offshore winds off Portrush
L-R: RNLI lifeguards Cameron Leighton & Ethan Hill Easter saw the return of the RNLI lifeguards on six beaches in Northern Ireland...
Apr 30
Northern Ireland RNLI Lifeguards are ready to spring into action ahead of the Easter holidays
From Friday, 18 of April, through to the Sunday, 27 of April, RNLI lifeguards will be back on duty across six beaches on the Causeway...
Apr 14
Portrush RNLI launched to reports children and adult in difficulty on West Strand
This afternoon (Saturday 12 April) Portrush InshoreLifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of persons in...
Apr 12
First shout for RNLI volunteer crew member
Larne RNLI came to the aid of two people onboard a broken-down Rib this afternoon (11 April), and for one of the volunteer crew, it was a...
Apr 11
New rescue figures reveal RNLI came to the aid of 469 people in Northern Ireland last year
The RNLI has today released its rescue figures for 2024, which show the charity came to the aid of 469 people in Northern Ireland last...
Apr 6
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