Pollution averted on Lough Derg
While Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was attending an event on river there was a large spill of fuel oil noticed in the Killaloe area by a member of the public. MRSC Valentia requested Killaloe Coastguard Unit to investigate the source of the spill. The pollution was traced back to a be rib in Derg Marina. A large fuel oil spill was coming from the vessel. The engine hatch
Three Saved on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked along with the RNLI Lifeboat Dromineer and the Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 115 from Shannon. The alarm was raised when a yacht heard a cry for help in the water near Hare Isl. On arrival two persons had already been taken from the water by the yacht and a third was taken by Killaloe Coast Guard it was decided that the RNLI Lifeboat and the Killaloe Coast
Killaloe Coast Guard Tasked to Assist
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked to assist a 21′ power cruiser that was having engine trouble. The power boat had three persons on board and was in no immediate danger. While preparing to launch, Valentia Coast Guard Regional Control Center learned that the injured vessell was again underway. Killaloe Coast Guard was requested to standby until the craft had returned to safe harbour.
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Early Morning Call Out
Killaloe Coast Guard were alerted by Valentcia Coast Guard that a person had entered the water at Ballina Quay. A boat crew and shore team assembled and as they prepared to launch were stood down as it was discovered that no one had entered the water. Killaloe Garda were also on scene and the Irish Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter at Shannon was on Standby.
21/2011
31/07/2011 03:33
Weather Dry
Barge avoids possible collision with Killaloe Bridge
Killaloe Coast Guard received a call from a member of the public stating that a 20′ small barge type vessel was a drift and gathering momentum towards Killaloe Bridge. The Spirit of Killaloe assisted by pushing the boat to the shoreline were the Irish Coast Guard Rescue Boat “Dalton” then towed the injured craft to safe mooring. It was established that no persons had been on board.
20/2011
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Two young Adults narrowly escape Danger at Killaloe.
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked to a report of a male in his early twenties in the water south of killaloe Bridge. The young adult was fully clothed and his girlfriend had also entered the water to try and assist him.
When Killaloe Coast Guard arrived at Ballina slip the two young adults had made their way to safety. The two were taken home and the Killaloe Coast Guard rescue boat “Dalton”
Two young Adults narrowly escape Danger at Killaloe.
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked to a report of a male in his early twenties in the water south of killaloe Bridge. The young adult was fully clothed and his girlfriend had also entered the water to try and assist him.
When Killaloe Coast Guard arrived at Ballina slip the two young adults had made their way to safety. The two were taken home and the Killaloe Coast Guard rescue boat “Dalton”
Yacht Adrift at Killaloe
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked to a report of a Sailing Cruiser adrift south of Killaloe Bridge. Killaloe Coast Guard who was preparing for an overnight training exercise from Foynes to Ballybunnion launched immediately the vessel was recovered and tied up a Ballina Moorings with no one on board.
The Crew then proceeded to Foynes by Road launched at Foynes Yacht Club and carried out training
Cruiser Adrift on R. Shannon
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked to investigate a report by a member of the public that a Cruser was drifting South of Killaloe Bridge and that they could not see if any one was on board. The Killaloe Gadai notified the local Coast Guard Unit who notified MRSC Valentia. While launching a call from the local Gardai stated that the Cruiser was now under its own power, the Killaloe Coast Guard Rescue
Small Sail Boat Adrift at Killaloe
Killaloe Coast Guard received a call from the local Gardai that a small craft was adrift near the Pierhead and could become a danger to navigation. The Sailing boat was secured safely.
11/2011
Current Conditions 12°C
LIGHT RAIN
RealFeel® 10°C
Winds ESE 17 km/h
Relative Humidity 71%
Dew Point 7°C
Barometric Pressure 1010 mb
Pressure Tendency Steady
Visibility 16 km
Sunrise 6:00 AM