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Northern Ireland RNLI Lifeguards are ready to spring into action ahead of the Easter holidays
From Friday, 18 of April, through to the Sunday, 27 of April, RNLI lifeguards will be back on duty across six beaches on the Causeway...
Apr 14


Portrush RNLI launched to reports children and adult in difficulty on West Strand
This afternoon (Saturday 12 April) Portrush InshoreLifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard to reports of persons in...
Apr 12


First shout for RNLI volunteer crew member
Larne RNLI came to the aid of two people onboard a broken-down Rib this afternoon (11 April), and for one of the volunteer crew, it was a...
Apr 11


New rescue figures reveal RNLI came to the aid of 469 people in Northern Ireland last year
The RNLI has today released its rescue figures for 2024, which show the charity came to the aid of 469 people in Northern Ireland last...
Apr 6


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
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