RNLI issues safety warning ahead of busy summer period.
New helm at Carrybridge
“It feels amazing to pass out and take the next step in my lifeboat volunteer career.
Father and son to spend Christmas on call with the RNLI
WHEN most of us are settling in to tuck into our turkeys this Christmas afternoon, many Fermanagh families will have someone ‘on call’ and ready to rush to the rescue if the need arises, not least among them our volunteer RNLI crews. In fact, there will be eight new volunteers carrying lifeboat pagers for the first time this Christmas across the county, including […]
Ray of Hope event to remember Mickey begins tomorrow
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 […]