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Victoria Day long weekend is a first chance for many folks to get their docks set up, prep boats for the season, and head out on the open water. But cold water is an important factor to consider, . . .
Dun Laoghaire RNLI Rescues Paddleboarder off Blackrock By Mike Gilmore The alarm was raised just after 6:30pm on Monday evening. A member of the public raised the alarm after observing the paddleboarder in difficulty, struggling to get back shore on Monday evening, The paddleboarder was spotted about 150 metres off shore near Blackrock. Within a few minutes of receiving the call, Dun Laoghaire RNLI launched a lifeboat crew to retrieve the paddleboarder. Weather in the bay last night were described as quite rough, with strong offshore winds and a changi...
The Coast Guard and RNLI are expecting a busy May Bank Holiday weekend on the coasts and inland waters, with more people enjoying the warmer weather and the brighter evenings. Both organisations are asking people to plan ahead for any water based or coastal activities by taking some simple steps. The call comes following an increase in the number and a broadening in the type of incidents requiring Coast Guard and RNLI intervention. RNLI Lifesaving Manager Sean Dillion said: ‘Our volunteer lifeboat crews around the coast and on our inland waters are expecting a busy season as more people ar...
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