Lough Swilly RNLI volunteer battled against extremely high waves and severe winds to assist a fishing vessel which got into…
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Six fishermen rescued after boat suffers mechanical failure off Fanad Head
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoSix fishermen have been rescued off the coast of Donegal after their vessel suffered mechanical failure overnight. The Lough Swilly…
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WATCH: Six fishermen rescued in 15-hour mission off stormy Donegal coast
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 years agoSix fishermen have been safely rescued after a lengthy 15 hour mission in rough seas off Malin Head. A fishing vessel…
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A member of the public has been injured while out walking on Sliabh Liag. The Rescue 118 helicopter from Sligo…
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Arranmore Lifeboat rescues crew of four after boat’s engine fails
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoThe Arranmore RNLI Lifeboat was called to give assistance to a crabbing boat which got into difficulty 35 miles north-west…
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‘Pure luck’ as pair rescued from sea by Lough Swilly Ferry heroes
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 years agoTwo people’s lives were saved by a crew of unexpected heroes today off the coast of Rathmullan. The Lough Swilly…
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Brave Arranmore lifeboat crew complete gruelling 14 hour rescue
by Elaine McCallig 8 years agoThe Arranmore RNLI Lifeboat crew have finally arrived home after a rescue which took fourteen and a half hours to…
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Wife of tragic walker thanks people of Donegal for finding her husband
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoThe wife of a climber who perished on a Donegal mountain has issued a heartfelt thanks to those who tried…
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The Foyle Search and Rescue saved a man’s life in the early hours of this morning. At 4:30am the PSNI…
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Crew behind one of Donegal’s most daring rescues to be honoured
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoThe unveiling of a very special monument will take place this Sunday on Arranmore Island to commemorate the memory of…
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Animals in Need may be forced to close down – but you can help
by Elaine McCallig 8 years agoAnimals in Need may be faced with no other alternative but closure due to transportation issues, according to a spokesperson…
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Exclusive: River hero tells how he saved drowning woman from car
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoA student has told how it took him four attempts to save the life of a drowning woman who became…
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Mystery man hailed hero as he pulls woman from submerged car
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoA mystery hero managed to pull a woman from a car after herself and her husband ended up in a…
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Two hospitalised after being rescued from housefire in Newtowncunningham
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoTwo people have been hospitalised after a housefire in Newtowncunningham overnight. The people were rescued from the blazing house and…
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Arranmore Lifeboat urge caution following rescue of two people off Glen Head
by Elaine McCallig 8 years agoThe RNLI Arranmore lifeboat was called out to assist two people in a boat with engine failure off the coast…
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Major search off Donegal coast planned tomorrow for missing 116 air crew
by Chris McNulty 8 years agoA fleet of fishing boats will sweep the Donegal coast tomorrow for the two missing Irish Coast Guard members Paul…
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Malin Coast Guard assist rescue of eight people after boat capsized
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 years agoRescue workers with the Malin Head Coast Guard were part of a major emergency operation off the Sligo coast this…
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Fifi finds her family again after incredible year-long journey
by Rachel McLaughlin 9 years agoA little dog has had an unimaginable experience after it was found in a shocking state over the weekend. With…
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Donegal Mountain Rescue workers have said the emergence of drone technology has significantly helped them carry out a number of…
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A Donegal GAA club has paid a moving tribute to the young mother who died in the Kerrykeel pier tragedy.…