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Irish Coast Guard

This year
2025
Generator airlifted to Inis Meáin as works to restore water supply continue after Storm Éowyn
The Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 118 undertook the humanitarian operation this morning.
Irish Coast Guard responded to over 2,500 incidents during 'busy' 2024
Last year
2024
Almost 90% of technicians in Coast Guard helicopter service would consider industrial action
Body found in search for swimmer who went missing in Galway Bay more than a week ago
Search for missing swimmer off Galway Bay to continue over the weekend
Woman (60s) dies after getting into difficulty swimming off Co Dublin coast
Uncertainty over future of Coast Guard jobs as helicopter crews transition to new operator
The Irish Coast Guard is operated by CHC Helicopters at present but a new contract has been awarded to Bristow.
Royal Air Force assists Irish Coast Guard off the Cork coast this morning in rescue operation
Search operation resumes for man missing off Galway coast
'Make sure you have the proper footwear': Advice to weekend hillwalkers amid unsettled outlook
No plans to cease use of Irish Coast Guard helicopters after fatal Norway crash of same model
Coast Guard and Naval Service watch over Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker off the west coast
The ship was spotted off the Clare and Galway coasts and maritime industry sources said it was believed she was sheltering from bad weather in the Atlantic.
All time
Body recovered by navy divers in search for fisherman off Louth coast
Search suspended overnight for fisherman missing after boat got into difficulty off Louth coast
Four people rescued off the coast of Donegal after boat overturned and began to sink
Verdict of death by misadventure returned at Caitriona Lucas inquest
Caitriona Lucas inquest hears Coast Guard volunteers were thrown into the sea by 'wall of water'
Two people being treated in hospital following fire on boat in Co Clare
Inflatable toy retrieved off Dublin coast after false reports of missing child
Missing persons search ongoing in Donegal mountains
Dept Transport refute claims of obstructing inquest into death of Irish Coast Guard volunteer
Public urged to bring a means of calling for help out on the water during activities
The state is dropping CHC as its contractor for Coast Guard helicopters
Student (21) who died after getting into difficulty swimming off Waterford coast named locally
British officials launch probe after Irish Coast Guard helicopter's emergency landing in Derry
Coast Guard tells volunteers they are now 'explicitly included' under whistleblowing law
The Irish Coast Guard responded to almost 2,700 incidents this year
Dog rescued after falling from cliff near Doolin in Co Clare
Search for diver missing off Co Clare to resume
Water safety appeal issued ahead of bank holiday weekend
Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland issue joint warning ahead of bank holiday weekend
Woman airlifted from Blarney Castle by helicopter pays tribute to rescuers
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Coast Guard records 12% increase in callouts over the past year
Minister urged to accept all recommendations from R116 helicopter crash report
Government to appoint independent mediator to resolve Doolin Coast Guard unit issues
Father of crashed helicopter pilot criticises failure to address safety concerns
Doolin Coast Guard unit stood down after shock resignations
Government to cover legal bill for families of R116 victims
Irish Coast Guard rescues lamb that got stuck on Lambay Island cliff