News archive for January, 2010


The suicide prevention work undertaken by Howth Coast Guard has been featured in the Emergency Services Ireland magazine.
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Person Falls into Howth Harbour

Posted by admin on January 20th, 2010

Howth Coast Guard were tasked tonight at 18.29 to a report of a person falling into the water in Howth harbour. The team assembled quickly and went to the scene. Howth ILB along with the crew from a trawler had recovered the casualty to the pier and the lifeboat crew then gave first aid as [...]

Icy Conditions on Howth Cliffs

Posted by Media Officer on January 3rd, 2010

The team did its first Foot Patrol of the New Year on an icy Sunday afternoon around the Howth Cliffs. Care is needed on the main Howth Head cliff path at the moment due to the recent icy conditions and appropriate foot wear and walking sticks are recommended. The side paths down to the waters [...]