Lough Derg RNLI are looking for volunteers to join the team in the role of Launching Authority
A Launching Authority’s role is to: authorise launch of the lifeboats; provide leadership in the absence of the Lifeboat Operations Manager or as delegated; ensure that all operational activities are carried out to maintain the lifeboats and all associated equipment in a constant state of readiness for launching on service. In this role you will […]
Lough Derg RNLI assists 3 people on an 28ft motor cruiser adrift with engine failure north of Dromaan Harbour
At 9.37pm this evening, Wednesday 30 April, Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to assist 3 people on an 28ft motor cruiser with adrift with engine failure north of Dromaan Harbour. At 9.42 pm Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat Jean Spier launched with helm Eleanor Hooker, crew Steve Smyth, Joe O’Donoghue and James Corballis on board. […]
Lough Derg RNLI launched to assist a lone skipper on a 40ft vessel that had fouled its propellers in rough weather and was adrift
On Tuesday 1 April, following an alert from a person on shore, Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to a lone skipper on a 40ft vessel that had fouled its propellers in rough weather and was adrift. At 4.06pm Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat Jean Spier launched with helm Eleanor Hooker, crew Joe […]
Lough Derg RNLI launched to assist 7 people on a 20ft cruiser with engine failure
On Thursday evening, July 11th, Lough Derg RNLI launched to assist seven people on a 20ft cruiser that had suffered engine failure and was drifting towards rocks just west of Garrykennedy Harbour. The vessel was in an area known for choppy water and sudden shallows. Valentia Coast Guard informed the Lough Derg RNLI that […]
Lough Derg RNLI assists 3 people on a 26ft cruiser with engine failure
On Wednesday 29 May, Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist 3 people on a 26ft cruiser with engine failure and at anchor in Youghal Bay, east of Garrykennedy Harbour. At 5.34pm Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat Jean Spier launched with helm Dom Sharkey, crew Eleanor Hooker, Chris Parker and Joe O’Donoghue […]
Lough Derg RNLI celebrates 20 years lifesaving service on Lough Derg
As the RNLI commemorates the charity’s 200 years of lifesaving this year, Lough Derg RNLI celebrates 20 years service on Lough Derg. On Sunday afternoon, 12 May, volunteers past and present at Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat station, gathered with their families and RNLI staff members at Lough Derg Yacht Club, to celebrate the lifeboat’s 20 […]
Lap the Lake charity cycle proves an immense success raising €17,500 for Lough Derg RNLI
Blessed with good weather, the third Lap the Lake charity cycle on Saturday last, 11 May, was an immense success, raising €17,500 for Lough Derg RNLI. Over 250 cyclists took part in the event; some chose to complete the 120km route while others opted for the 65km course. The longer route took participants on a […]
Lough Derg RNLI launched to assist a family of 4 on a 34ft cruiser aground near Portumna
Earlier today, Sunday 24 March, whilst out on exercise, Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat ‘Jean Spier’ was requested by Valentia Coast Guard to assist a family of four on a 34ft cruiser aground near Portumna, at the northern end of Lough Derg. Valentia Coast Guard had been alerted following a 999 call from a member of […]
Lough Derg RNLI hosts ‘Lap of the Lake’ RNLI Charity Cycle on 11 May 2024
Following the great success of the Lap the Lake RNLI charity cycles in 2022 and 2023, the Lough Derg RNLI Fundraising committee are inviting participants again this year. The cycle will take place Saturday 11 May. Cyclists who took part in the previous two years raised significant funds for the RNLI’s local lifeboat station, operated by volunteers […]
Lough Derg RNLI assists 2 people on a 16ft motorboat with engine failure at Young Island
At 12.58pm on Sunday afternoon 21 May, as volunteers were leaving the station following their morning exercise, Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist 2 people on a 16ft motorboat with engine failure and at anchor at Young Island in Scarriff Bay. At 1.09pm Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat Jean Spier launched […]
