Report of Pollution at Coolebawn on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked by MRSC Valentia to a report of what appeared to be Pollution just off Coolebawn on Lough Derg. The Rescue Rib “Dalton was launched to the scene. After an extensive search of the area nothing was discovered.
07/2011
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Water Safety at Killaloe Boy’s NS
http://www.flickr.com/photos/killaloecoastguard/sets/72157626476562976/show/Killaloe Coast Gaurd Unit visited Killaloe Boy’s National School to-day to give a water safety talk and show the students some of the equipment used in rescue operations.The volunteers of Killaloe undertake to educate schools on the importance of Safety especially near water or on Farms. Any schools wishing to avail of
Hired Cruiser Hits Killaloe Bridge.
Call to MRSC Valentia from a member of the local Coast Guard Unit that a Hired Cruiser had struck Killaloe Bridge. The Cruiser was holed and taken on water two members of the local Coast Guard were on scene and evacuated the 6 persons and dog to the mooring in front of Molly’s Bar. The Killaloe Coast Guard Mobile unit was tasked to Derg Marina with salvage pumps while the Coast Guard Rescue Boat
Small Tender Craft Investigated at Killaloe
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked to investigate a small craft that appeared to be stuck under Killaloe Bridge by Killaloe Gardai. Due to the darkness and the bad weather at the time it was unclear as to the nature of difficulty the craft was in or if any one was or had been on board. Killaloe Coast Guard unit launched its rescue boat “Dalton” who discovered that the craft was tied to the bridge
Missing Person Ballyvaughan Co Clare
Killaloe Coast Guard were tasked to assist Doolin Coast Guard, Gardai, Rescue Helicopter from Shannon and Locals in the search for a missing female from the Ballyvaughan Area who is missing since Saturday evening. The search is on going.
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Boat Adrift on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard were tasked by MRSC Valentia when a member of the public reported a boat adrift on the lower lake with no visible person on board. Killaloe Coast Guard Unit launched their rescue rib ” Dalton” to the scene. The craft was located with no sign that anyone was or had been on board. The crew towed and moored the 15′ Lake Boat nearby and returned to base. The Killaloe Coast Guard
Flare Sighted on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit received a call from the local Gardai of a report of an Orange flare sighting on Lough Derg. The Gardai and the Killaloe Coast Guard carried out a search of the shore line between Harbour Village and Twomilegate, however the visibility was very poor so MRSC Valentia tasked the Rescue Rib “Dalton” to carry out a search of the area. After an extensive search and using an
Ballina Killaloe Community Achievement Award
LR Jason Carey, Christy Carey, Owen Little ( General Manager of the Lakeside Hotel), Garry Cotter (The Guardian’s Editor), Michael Quigley OiC, Geoffrey Carey, John Hogg, Ger Fahy, Bobby Lynch, (Secretary of the Ballina Killaloe Community Achievement Awards)
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was awarded the overall Ballina Killaloe Community Achievement Award. This Achievement Award was a monthly
Object in the Water at O’Briens Bridge
Killaloe Coast Guard were tasked by Killaloe Garda to inspect an object floating just South of Parteen weir Co Clare. A dClass rescue rib was launched at Mountpilier with a crew of four while a walking team proceeded on foot on the western bank. The object was found to be a wheelie bin which could have been a hazard to navigation in the area. The bin was removed to Mountpilier.
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Killaloe Coast Guard Tasked
Killaloe Coast were tasked to contain a small fuel spill from a 32′ Cruiser which sank at Kincora Harbour spilling Diesel and engine oil into the harbour. Booms were placed at the mouth of the harbour to contain pollution. The Coast Guard at Killaloe would request all boat owners to check on their boats after the cold spell.
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