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RNLI and Girlguiding Ulster launch partnership to empower young girls to stay safe in & around water
(L-R) Bangor RNLI crew member Christine Bell; Bangor RNLI Helm Gareth Whan; Gareth Morrison, RNLI Head of Water Safety: Bangor RNLI crew...
Mar 10


Portrush RNLI says thank you to Ballymoney fundraising team
Members of Ballymoney Branch present cheque to RNLI Portrush Portrush Lifeboat crew, and operations team recently met the fundraising...
Feb 27


Larne RNLI rescues two people onboard small fishing boat on Larne Lough
Larne RNLI came to the aid of two people onboard a small fishing boat that broke down close to Ballylumford Power Station on Saturday...
Feb 24

Calling all rafters! Portrush Raft Race is GO!!
The planning for Portrush Raft Race 2025 is ‘GO’ - and the excitement is real for Raft Race 2025. Once again Portrush Yacht Club (PYC)...
Feb 12


Portrush RNLI says farewell to long serving Coxswain
Coxwain Gary McLaughlin presents Coxwain Des Austin with a piece of Derry crystal with an engraving of the All-weather Lifeboat as he...
Feb 9


Portrush RNLI Volunteers receive commendations from the RNLI
Five volunteer crew members of Portrush RNLI were presented with Medical Director Commendations from the RNLI on Saturday, November 30. ...
Dec 2, 2024


Person rescued after falling at Giants Causeway on Antrim coast
This afternoon (Sunday 1 December) Portrush All Weather Lifeboat (ALB) was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a...
Dec 1, 2024

RNLI lifeguard rescues two children in four minutes on Portrush beach
A RNLI lifeguard recently came to the rescue of two bodyboarders in quick succession. The bodyboarders, both children, had been pulled out t
Sep 5, 2024


RNLI Redbay take part in nine hour call-out to rescue couple off Mull of Kintyre coast
RNLI Redbay and Campbeltown at sea with the casualty vessel off the Mull of Kintyre coast. Red Bay and Campbeltown RNLI rescue two people...
Aug 27, 2024


Team RNLI Portrush take part in special photo moment to mark charity’s 200th anniversary year
RNLI team members from Portrush participated in a special photo moment – One Moment for One Crew – earlier this week (Thursday 1 August)...
Aug 3, 2024


Lifeboat stations and shops set for RNLI 200th anniversary scroll relay
During the month of August, RNLI lifeboat stations and shops around the UK and Ireland will take part in the next stage of the RNLI’s...
Jul 31, 2024


Larne RNLI rescues man on inflatable dinghy drifting out to sea
Larne RNLI came to the aid of a man who was drifting out to sea on an inflatable dinghy yesterday afternoon (Monday 16 July). The...
Jul 16, 2024


RNLI North Coast receives prestigious ‘999 Hero’ accolade
RNLI North Coast team members David Robinson and Beni McAllister received the award from Four Star Pizza CEO Colin Hughes and stars of...
Jul 2, 2024


Larne RNLI inshore lifeboat called out twice over two days
Larne RNLI were requested to launch on June 2 to reports of a small inflatable boat that had broken down between the maidens lighthouse...
Jun 6, 2024


Larne RNLI celebrates charity’s 200th milestone with gala ball raising £4,657
Photos: Sam Johnson, Chain Media Larne RNLI celebrated the RNLI’s 200th anniversary with a gala ball held at Magheramorne Estate, raising...
Mar 30, 2024

Getting ready for Portrush Raft Race 2024
The planning for Portrush Raft Race is ‘full steam ahead’ to be ready for 25th and 26th May! The event will take place on Saturday 25th...
Mar 28, 2024


RNLI lifeguards set to return to Causeway Coast for Easter break with new operational hours
The RNLI lifeguard team are returning to patrol seven beaches along the Causeway Coast over the upcoming Easter period. The lifeguard...
Mar 25, 2024


Lifeguard Academy launched by Council and RNLI
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan launches the Lifeguarding Academy with Carl Russell from Sub 6, Conard...
Mar 14, 2024


Surfer recalls rescue as RNLI celebrates 200 years and over 146,000 lives saved
Surfer Matthew Best from Lisburn pictured with RNLI Lifeguard Supervisor Annie Jagoe who was involved in his rescue at Benone Beach....
Mar 4, 2024

GREAT NEWS - Portrush Raft Race 2024 is GO!
Portrush Raft Race will go ahead in 2024 thanks to Portrush Yacht Club and the RNLI. The event will take place on Saturday 25 and Sunday...
Feb 22, 2024
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