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
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
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
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
Asleep on Lough Derg
Killaloe Coast Guard were tasked to investigate a report from a member of the public to Killaloe Garda Station of a boat that appeared to have no one on board and was out of the normal navigation channel, Killaloe Garda then contacted Killaloe Coast Guard to investigate The boat was found to be a barge which had anchored for the night with three persons on board asleep.
10/2009
03/06/2010 9:15
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