Howth Coast Guard Unit were out on the cliffs today at Whitewaterbrook as part of their regular training. A full stretcher recovery was put into action today as they were given a realistic scenario for a rescue. A person had fallen and injured themselves while out walking on the cliff path down to the beach and needed to be […]
Howth Coast Guard unit were tasked tonight by at 21.35 by MRCC Dublin to a report from a member of the public of a kitesurfing sail unattended on the beach at Dollymount. Two members of the team went to the beach to check out the report. They spoke to Gardai from Clontarf who were already […]
Howth CG were tasked today at 16.47 to a report from a passing yacht of what appeared to be two people trapped on rocks at the Nose of Howth. Two team members went quickly to the location to confirm the situation. On arrival at the Nose of Howth they contacted the vessel which was waiting offshore […]
Howth Coast Guard were tasked today at 11.55 to check the safety of a trawler which had run aground at Portmarnock strand and was now quite far up on the beach. A volunteer who was near the beach attended the scene and checked the vessel. It posed no pollution treat and the crew were safe. […]
Howth Coast Guard would like to remind those taking to the water in the current good weather of their obligation to wear the appropriate personal flotation device. Howth CG boat was out yesterday and many on the water had to be reminded of the current regulations.
Speeding in enclosed waters and close to other water users […]
On July 15th 2007, A Team of friends will be travelling around Ireland by sea using two inflatable RIBS, in aid a children’s charity called “St Josephs Services For The Visually Impaired” in Drumcondra, in order to raise awareness and much needed donations.
The trip should take between 4 & 5 days to complete and will cover […]
Last night at midnight Howth Coast Guard were tasked by MRCC Dublin following a report that a car was seen driving from the summit carpark towards the cliffs. The Gardai were alerted and requested assistance in trying to locate the car. The Garda helicopter was at the scene but had to leave as it was […]
