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Breaking news: Man rescued from the river by brave locals in Carrick-on-Shannon

A man who went into the Shannon at Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim this morning has been rescued by two brave locals. The man was initially seen in the water by local people, one of whom managed to get a life buoy to him as he swam out in attempt to ...

10 Nov 2021 at 14:28

National News

WATCH: Irish Coast Guard flies to the rescue as many still left stranded after Storm Éowyn

The Irish Coast Guard was called in to help transport much needed equipment to those still left without water on Inishmaan following Storm Éowyn. The ICG's Rescue Helicopter 118 airlifted a massive 1.2 tonne generator to the island, followed by a ...

29 Jan 2025 at 11:56

National News

Verdicts of accidental death returned at Rescue 116 helicopter crash inquest

The jury at the inquest into the deaths of four Irish Coast Guard aircrew in the Rescue 116 helicopter crash has recorded verdicts of accidental death. The jury of eight returned the verdict following some three hours of deliberations. Rescue ...

02 Jun 2022 at 16:34

National News

Search resumes for Donegal kayaker missing for two days

A major search operation for a kayaker missing since Thursday evening has resumed off the coast of Donegal. The man in his 50s, named locally as Paul Buchanan, was reported missing on Thursday evening, October 3, when a massive sea search ...

05 Oct 2024 at 10:37

National News

One man dead and another hospitalised after Donegal diving tragedy

One man, aged in his 40s, drowned in a tragic diving incident in Teelin Bay on Saturday. Another man, who is in his 60s, was rescued from the water and is receiving treatment at University Hospital, Galway. Late on Saturday morning, ...

23 Jun 2024 at 09:27

'Several casualties' confirmed following helicopter crash in Westmeath

National News

Multiple people dead following 'serious' helicopter crash in Westmeath

A number of people have died in a helicopter crash in Westmeath. The incident took place this afternoon in Killucan in Joristown when a helicopter struck a building. Emergency services were informed of the crash at 3.30pm this ...

30 Jul 2024 at 16:54

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First glimpse of new Irish Coast Guard Aircraft Fleet

The Irish Coast Guard has published a first look of the new livery for its next generation aircraft, to be provided under the new aviation services contract. The new 10-year contract was awarded to Bristow Ireland Limited ...

16 Feb 2024 at 10:24

National News

1.4m euro helicopter hangar for air ambulance officially opened

A new 1.4 million euro helicopter hangar for the air ambulance service has been officially opened. Tanaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris expressed appreciation for the “crucial role” the service has played since ...

11 Apr 2025 at 11:00

National News

Deal for four new Air Corps helicopters announced

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has announced a deal for four new light-utility helicopters to boost Air Corps capabilities. The Department of Defence recently signed contracts for delivery of the new Airbus H145M helicopters, ...

30 Dec 2024 at 00:01

National News

Two men confirmed dead after helicopter crashed into farm building in Co Westmeath

Gardaí have confirmed that the two men who were in the helicopter which crashed near Killucan, Co. Westmeath this afternoon died at the scene. The incident happened near Killucan, near Joristown, at around 3.30pm. The ...

30 Jul 2024 at 19:58

National News

Woman drowns off coast of Dublin after getting into difficulty while swimming

A woman has died after getting into difficulty while swimming off the coast of Dublin on Monday 7 October. The emergency services were alerted to the incident in Portmarnock, County Dublin at around 1.30pm on Monday. ...

07 Oct 2024 at 21:00

National News

Body removed from Co Kildare helicopter crash site

A body has been removed from the wreckage of a helicopter in Co Kildare. The Robinson R44 four-seater crashed in a field in Brannockstown, about three miles south-east of Kilcullen, on Sunday evening. The remains ...

12 Dec 2022 at 17:31

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