Wreath Laying Ceremony in Memory of Emmigrants
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was present at a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Pierhead in memory of the the emmigrants who departed during the time of the famine..
05/05.2013 14:35
Wreath Laying Ceremony in Memory of Emmigrants
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was present at a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Pierhead in memory of the the emmigrants who departed during the time of the famine..
05/05.2013 14:35
Killaloe Coast Guard Water Training
New Members of Killaloe Coast Guard who were taken on last May 2012 and are nearly finished their twelve month probationary period started their first session of water based training last night.
17/04/2013
Killaloe Coast Guard Water Training
New Members of Killaloe Coast Guard who were taken on last May 2012 and are nearly finished their twelve month probationary period started their first session of water based training last night.
17/04/2013
Swimmer in Difficulty near killaloe
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit were alerted to a swimmer that needed assistance while on patrol in the Killaloe area. Killaloe Coast Guard responded immediately and brought the casualty to Ballina Slipway where HSE Paramedics were already in attendance due the I3 swim event.
The casualty was taken out of the water with potential hypothermia but on inspection by paramedics was found to be a little
Sea Kayak Solo Around Ireland
On June 4th of June departed his family home town of Cobh, Co. cork and is attempting to Sea Kayak Solo Around Ireland in under 35 days. To meet his target he will have to cover an average of 30miles per day spending up to 12 hours in my trusty boat battling strong currents and gusting winds.
In his kayak he will carry all of the equipment he will need for the entire journey including
Sea Kayak Solo Around Ireland
On June 4th of June departed his family home town of Cobh, Co. cork and is attempting to Sea Kayak Solo Around Ireland in under 35 days. To meet his target he will have to cover an average of 30miles per day spending up to 12 hours in my trusty boat battling strong currents and gusting winds.
In his kayak he will carry all of the equipment he will need for the entire journey including
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit honoured some of its past and retired members.
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit and Killaloe
Ballina Search & Recovery last night honoured some of its past and retired
members.
Geoffrey Carey & Sean Dillon were presented in their absence
with proof of service medals for their dedication as volunteers and who
have gone to Australia. Jason Carey who will be leaving for Australia next week
received a proof of service medal and was also
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit 2012-03-08 14:40:00
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit wishes to offer its support to the local Killaloe Ballina Search and Recovery Unit who discovered that the two 90hp engines from its rescue boat were stolen. It is appalling that any could steal engines from a craft that is clearly marked Search & Rescue and a voluntary body who devote their time to saving lives. This is not the first occasion that thieves have
Killaloe Coast Guard Rescue Boat Named " DALTON"
Mr. Alan Kelly Minister of State, Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport with responsibility for Public & Commuter Transport officially launched Killaloe Coast Guards New 8mtr Redbay Stormforce Rescue Boat on Saturday the 15th of October 2011 at 15:30 at the Pier Head Killaloe.
The New Boat is fitted with twin Suzuki DF115′s, Garmin 4010 chart plotter, 2 x Garmin 200i VHF’s, Garmin radar on