Difficulty on Lough Derg in the Dark.
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked by their Regional Command Station at Valentia to a distress call on the River Shannon near Killaloe. A Power Cruiser had broken down at the mouth of the River just north of Killaloe with two persons on board. Due to the lack of precise information the Killaloe Coast Guard Unit had to conduct a search of the Area from the bridge north. The injured craft was
Cruiser Collides with Killaloe Bridge
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was called to assist a hired Cruiser with six persons on board when it collided with the Killaloe Bridge Just under Molly’s. Extensive damage was sustained by the cruiser which was towed to Ballina Slip with all passengers safe. The Hire Company was notified of the damage.
18/2010
13/08/2010 12:20
Very Cloudy,
Dry
15km Light Winds, NNW
14°C Mild
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.
Navigation Bye-Laws
Killaloe Coast Guard was asked by their divisional control Valentia Coast Guard to investigate a report of a Cruiser that nearly swamped a lake boat with a number of children on board on Lough Derg. Upon investigation Killaloe Coast Guard would like to remind all water users on Lough Derg of the Bye-Laws that exist plus the importance of courtesy of larger or faster craft to be vigilant of
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
Pontoon Adrift at Killaloe
Killaloe Coast Guard a volunary unit of the Irish Coast Guard was called by the local Garda when a mooring pontoon broke its mooring and was drifting down stream creating a danger to the bridge an vessels. The pontoon was safely recovered a towed to its original owners.
15/2010
16/07/2010 15:40
17°C, WarmLight Cloud,
Dry26 km/h Moderate
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
Ballina NS 2010
Killaloe Coast Guard as part of their commitment to educating school children water safety before they start their summer holidays, visited 2nd class students of Ballina NS in Co Tipperary. An interactive slide show was given covering inland water safety, seaside safety, lifejackets and the need to always wear one. After the presentation the students were taken outside to view the rescue
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