News archive for June, 2006


Howth Festival 14th-16th July

Posted by Deputy Area Officer on June 22nd, 2006

The Howth Festival is on the weekend of the 14th-16th July and Howth Coast Guard will be there. The station on the west pier is open all weekend so please feel free to drop in and say hello to the team. We will be doing a Cliff Rescue technique display on Sunday at 1.00pm on [...]

Diesel Smell

Posted by Deputy Area Officer on June 15th, 2006

Howth CG were tasked today at 15.25 by Coast Guard MRCC to investigate a diesel smell on the waterfront at Clontarf Yacht Club. Dublin City Council pollution control were also informed. Two volunteers proceeded to the scene but after further investigation and questioning with sailors no evidence was found of any spill. MRCC stood the [...]

Howth Coast Guard assist Dublin Fire Brigade

Posted by Deputy Area Officer on June 8th, 2006

Howth CG were tasked at 19.03 tonight to assist the Dublin Fire Brigade tackling a fire in the forest behind the Deerpark hotel. Howth responded with the Quad bike and trailer and also the salvage pump and hose equipment. We assisted the Brigade in setting their hose up to the seat of the fire where [...]

Assist Jetski

Posted by Deputy Area Officer on June 5th, 2006

Howth were tasked today to investigate a Jetski aground on Claremount beach. The jeep responded and assisted the Jetskier to safety.