Power Cruiser Siezed on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit were tasked at 19:33 after an urgent call to 112 from the skipper of a craft moored at killaloe moorings that feared for his safety as a result of a Crownline Sports Cruiser operating recklessly endangering live and property in close proximity to his vessel. On arrival the Crownline Sports Cruiser had departed the scene on investigation the speed cruiser was located.
Shallow water on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit received a Call from valentia stating, Cruiser aground at black mark exiting Killaloe.
Crew paged
DOiC made contact with disabled craft. Skipper stated he was at black mark outside Killaloe. As the craft was not near Killaloe or the next mark was Deer Rock.
Boat launched to search for Disabled Craft.
Craft located on Middle ground.
Craft checked for leaks etc.
Towed off
Engine Failure on the Lower Shannon
Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked to assist an 3mtr FastCraft Boat with engine failure with 2 POB about 4.5km south of Killaloe Bridge on Tipp side. Boat which had just been purchased the day before lost power on the lower lake and due to the SW winds the craft was being pushed towards the Tipperary Shore. The boat was towed to Ballina Slip were it was tailored.
14/2010
03/07/2010 13:15
Very
Adrift off Parkers Point
Killaloe Coast Guard was called to assist a private cruiser that lost engine power and was being blown towards the rocks. When Killaloe coast Guard arrived on scene a passing boat had given assistance and was towing the injured craft towards Killaloe. The Killaloe Rescue Boat escorted both vessels back to Killaloe. There were two persons on board.
13/2010
27/06/2010
Cloudy, Dry 14°C Mild
Mick Mulryan Memorial Challange
Killaloe Coast Guard wishes to congratulate all those that took part in this memorial challenge to raise funds for Milford Hospice. Over 70 cyclists started at 08am from Maam Cross 40 Miles to Croagh Patrick where they joined many more who joined them on a walk to the summit after their decent they then returned to Maam Cross completing this grueling Challenge for a very worthy Cause. The
Engine Trouble at Twomile Gate
Killaloe were called by a member of the public to assist a 24′ Cruiser that was drifting off Twomile Gate with three Adults and two children on board. The Craft was towed to a private harbour South of Killaloe Bridge.
12/2010 18:40
Weather 20°C, Very WarmClear, Dry16 km/h Light
Sailing on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard while on patrol went to the assistance of a 7mtr sail Boat that got into difficulty at Ballyvalley. Two Persons were on board. Killaloe Coast Guard towed the boat to safety.
11/2010
17°C, WarmVery Cloudy,
Grey, Dry
SW 15 km/h Light
Stuck at Killaloe Bridge
Killaloe Coast Guard were tasked to an Emerald Star Line Cruiser by Vanentia Coast Guard Co Ordinatig Centre. The Hired Cruiser got into difficulty when a rope got tangled around its propeller, causing it to loose control and get stuck in the first ach of Killaloe Bridge just under Molly’s Bar. The three persons and the craft were safely towed to safe moorings at Ballina.
09/201029/05/2010 17:00
JSAR Games 2010
Four members of the Killaloe Coast Guard Unit Damian Quigley, Christy Carey, Geoffrey Carey, Christopher O Gorman will be part of the Valentia Team in this years SAR games which will be held in Mullroy Co Donegal. Killaloe members have been part of the Valentia overall winning team in the past, D Quigley in 2008 and 2009, G Carey in 2009. Mr Michael Quigley Officer in Charge will also travel as
Broken down on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard were called by a member of the public to assist a Cruiser that had broken down near Parkers Point with 4 Adults and 3 Children on board the boat and passangers were towed safely to a private harbour near Ogonnolloe.
07/2010
24/04/2010 16:47
Very Cloudy, Rain
20km Moderate Winds, SSE
11°C Mild