The Lough Swilly RNLI has again appealed to motorists not to park in lifeboat launching areas. Again folks, please be…
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Popular Donegal Rose, Katie McAteer, has raised just over €3,000 for her favourite local charity! The Rathmullan lady met representatives…
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Lough Swilly RNLI volunteers this morning rescued a yacht which had become tangled in lobster pot lines. The lifeboat was…
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RNLI issues fresh appeal over vehicles blocking lifeboat access
by Staff Writer 4 months agoMotorists parking illegally have again been reminded that a delayed lifeboat launch can cost lives. The latest warning was issued…
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Footage of a dramatic and potentially dangerous ‘tidal surge’ was captured along the Donegal coast in recent days. The film,…
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Five US-based Donegal men have raised almost €9,000 for their local RNLI branch. Clonmany men raise funds for Lough Swilly…
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Lough Swilly RNLI crew involved in dramatic Dublin rescue
by Staff Writer 9 months agoThe volunteer Lough Swilly RNLI crew was involved in a dramatic rescue this afternoon, on their way back from Dublin.…
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Members of the Swilly Swimmers recently presented volunteers from Lough Swilly RNLI with a cheque for €1,110. The proceeds were…
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The volunteer Lough Swilly RNLI recently received a generous donation from the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers (IFSA). John McCarter,…
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Rescue services and Gardaí around Donegal have joined forces to mark the first ever World Drowning Prevention Day. Among those…
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Pictures: Buncrana photographer beautifully captures RNLI training day
by Cronan Scanlon 1 year agoSeamus McLaughlin of the Buncrana Camera Club shot these stunning pictures of the Lough Swilly RNLI volunteer crew returning from…
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Three kayakers have been rescued off the coast of Donegal. The three got into difficulty north of Portsalon Pier last…
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Nine rescued as fishing vessel towed to safety by Lough Swilly lifeboat
by Chris McNulty 2 years agoNINE people were brought ashore by the Lough Swilly lifeboat crew yesterday after getting into difficulty off Donegal. Nine rescued…
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Rescued baby Rioghnach makes poignant visit to RNLI heroes
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoThe baby girl who touched many hearts when she was saved in the Buncrana Pier tragedy has made a special…
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Volunteers with the Lough Swilly RNLI were successful in assisting two vessels in difficulty on two separate call-outs on Wednesday.…
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False alarm for RNLI lifeboat and rescue helicopter at Mulroy Bay
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoThe Lough Swilly lifeboat was launched this morning following an emergency alert at Mulroy Bay. The Rescue 118 helicopter and…
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Rathmullan raises over €5,750 for life-saving local volunteers
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoCommunity spirit is alive and well in Rathmullan with the seaside village raising over €5750 for two worthy causes lately.…
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WATCH: Four fishermen saved in nine-hour rescue mission off Malin
by Rachel McLaughlin 4 years agoSix Lough Swilly RNLI volunteers worked through the night during an incident last week to rescue a crew of fishermen. …
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WATCH: Dramatic footage shows RNLI rescuers assisting fishing boat off Fanad
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 years agoLough Swilly RNLI volunteer battled against extremely high waves and severe winds to assist a fishing vessel which got into…
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“A night we shall never forget” – remembering the Buncrana pier tragedy one year on
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 years agoToday marks the one year anniversary of the Buncrana pier tragedy, one of the most horrific events to occur in Donegal…