This weekend sees the Ray of Hope memorial weekend in memory of Mickey McPhillips, take place in Newtownbutler. There is a fantastic line-up of events taking place over the weekend to reflect community man Mickey’s interests and life. Friday August 13th A photographic exhibition of ‘Faces and Places’, first exhibited by Mickey back in 2001. […]
Late summer ball in support of new RNLI station
The crew are fundraising for a permanent station on the lower lough.
Lough Erne RNLI crews urge boaters to be prepared
Both Fermanagh stations helped a total of seven people, including four children, at the weekend.
Fundraising drive for busy local RNLI livesavers
“Our annual Mayday fundraising campaign is our call for your support to help keep you and your family safe this summer.”
Safety warning after heartbreaking tragedy
Young father who lost his life in jet ski accident on the Erne will be laid to rest tomorrow morning. A STARK warning has been issued after tragedy struck on Lough Erne over Easter weekend in which a young father-of-one lost his life. Emergency services recovered the body of Declan Ryan from the river close […]
Boater Sean was a ‘friend of all’
The Corraquill Cruising founder is understood to have attempted to reposition a barge at his marina when he slipped into the water.
Youngsters saved on Bundoran beach centre stage at Cork
A LOCAL family who were rescued by the RNLI at Bundoran beach have helped spread a lifesaving message during Sunday’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final. Cahir McCallion (10) and his sister Beth (8) were swimming close to the shore on a beach in Bundoran in May 2018 when they became caught in a rip current which dragged […]
Speedboat passengers are rescued in Lough Erne lifeboat
WITH THE weather improving the RNLI have been busy on Lough Erne with a number of rescue operations in recent days. In one incident at the weekend the RNLI was requested to launch to reports of a drifting cruiser in the area of Castle Archdale. The crew did an extensive search of the area, spoke […]
Initiative to cut drowning deaths
Launching the 2019 national drowning prevention campaign Respect the Water, the charity is urging the public to take action and follow this potentially lifesaving advice if they find themselves in trouble in cold water. The RNLI advises to fight your instinct to swim hard or thrash about – this can lead to breathing in water […]
Man who drowned fell off jetty after making it to shore
A CORORNER has supported calls for the mandatory wearing of life-jackets on waterways at an inquest of a man who drowned in Lough Erne in tragic circumstances. Joe McCrisscan was speaking at the inquest into the death of Michael James Beattie (55) who died after falling from his yacht which was moored at Lough Erne, […]