The Irish Coast Guard unit in Howth are advising the public to exercise caution near exposed coastal areas during the current stormy conditions which is causing very strong north and north easterly winds.

Today at 2pm three hours before high tide the Coast Guard unit was requested to assist on the East Pier in Howth. Members of the public were advised to avoid walking the pier as waves were crashing over the pier presenting the risk of washing someone off the pier.

Members kept watch until 7pm this evening and are monitoring the storm's development.

Incident 75/16

Incident: 73/16
Date: 1/11/16
Incident: Heli Landing at Beaumont hospital. Person who had fallen off a horse in north county Dublin.
Response: CG R116, CG HW IRT, NAS, DFB
Location: Beaumont Woods.
 
Incident: 74/16
Date: 5/11/16
Incident: Body recovered by RNLI ALB. Condolences to deceased’s family and friends
Response: CG HW Cliff Rescue Team (Full Team Call Out), CG R116, RNLI ALB
Location: Off Howth Head