Howth Coast Guard unit were tasked today at 13.09 to investigate a report from a member of the public of two unattended surfboards in the Baldoyle estuary. MRCC Dublin were concerned that the owners may need assistance. Two volunteers were quickly on the scene and found that the two boards were tied together and moored […]
As part of regular training, Howth CG unit received their helicopter familarisation session tonight. Coast Guard Rescue helicopter ‘mike echo sierra’ landed at the Baily lighthouse pad to facilitate the session. It’s important that the boat and shore crews working with the helicopter on incidents know the safety precautions to take while working around it. The helicopter crew […]
Howth Coast Guard unit were out today at 13.00 to attend the blessing of the boats as guests of Clontarf Yacht Club. The unit’s vehicles as well as ‘Grainne’ were in attendance. The Club uses it as an occasion to treat some local special needs children to a trip out on the water. Thanks to Clontarf […]
Howth Coast Guard were tasked early this morning at 01.00 to assist a car stuck in the sand on Dollymount below the high tide mark which was in danger of being consumed by the incoming sea. Two volunteers went to the scene and recovered the car and it’s three occupants to safety.
Howth Coast Guard would […]
Howth RNLI Lifeboat flag day will take place this weekend on the 11th, 12th and 13th of May. Collection points around the Howth and Sutton area. Please give generously.
Howth Coast Guard boat was launched today (Bank Holiday Monday) to carry out normal operations of lifejacket monitoring & patrols. While leaving Malahide estuary the team received a radio call from Dublin Coast Guard Radio asking to assist in the rescue of a reported capsized canoe in the Baldoyle Estuary.
On arrival at scene, the team […]
The Irish Coast Guard is advising people who are planning to go out on the water or partake in watersports this Bank Holiday weekend. ‘Keep it safe’, is the message from Eamon Torpay, Search and Rescue Operations Manager of the Coast Guard. As many people are preparing to enjoy water activities over the […]
Howth Coast Guard were tasked at 06.47 this morning to Dollymount Beach where they had a report of a car stuck in the sand overnight with two occupants. It was above the high tide line and not in any danger. The couple’s car had been stuck since 02.00 and at 06.45 they rang the Coast Guard looking for […]
