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Lifeguards rescue the walker from the cave.

Two seaside rescues for north coast lifeguards

Kilkeel lifeboat crew member Andrew Young pouring champagne on the lifeboat following its naming

Sister's joy as new Kilkeel lifeboat officially named 'Bobby Cameron'

An RNLI volunteer crew being launched from a slipway in Portaferry

Two yachts get stranded in Strangford Lough within little over 24 hours

Andrew Todd returned to Whiterocks, Portrush, four years after he and his two teenage children were rescued from rough water at the beach. Photo: Press Eye/Darren Kidd

Dad and teenage kids saved from water at Portrush pay tribute to lifeguards

Pat Crossley, MS Society volunteer for over 40 years, meeting HRH Princess Anne

NI 'super volunteer' celebrates over two centuries of service

Senior Lifeguard Annie Jagoe. (Photo: Nathan Williams)

RNLI lifeguards rescue swimmer in difficulty on Portrush West Strand beach

Lucas Kelly, 12, was killed in an alleged hit-and run incident last July

A year on from tragedy, Lucas’s memory inspires life‑saving campaign

Lyndsey Rankin

Extensive search operation for Castlederg woman Lyndsey Rankin

A crowded Brighton Beach on Tuesday. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Sun brings health and open-water swimming warnings

Throughout the month of May, customers will be served their drinks in specially designed RNLI-themed cups, created to raise awareness and encourage donations for the lifesaving service. CREDIT GROUND

Ground Espresso Bars launch 'MayDay' RNLI campaign

201 Officer Commanding Wing Commander Rob McCartney led the RAF unit which brought a P-8 Poseidon to Northern Ireland for a joint exercise with the Coastguard and RNLI last week, speaking at the Joint Helicopter Command Flying Station, Aldergrove, Co Antrim.

Maritime search and rescue boosted as RAF patrol plane brought in

RNLI charity’s lifeboats launched 235 times with volunteers bringing 214 people to safety in 2025. Credit - Carrybridge RNLI - Stephen Scott

RNLI issue fundraising appeal as rescue statistics are revealed for 2025

Louise James, who lost her partner, two sons, sister and mother, with her daughter and sole survivor 10-year-old Rioghnach, ahead of a remembrance walk in Buncrana 10 years after five members of her family were killed in a pier tragedy.

Mother who lost five of family says Buncrana pier tragedy 'feels like yesterday'

HM Coastguard said crews responded to an incident on the P&O Ferries Stranraer to Larne service at 1.21pm on Thursday.

Search for man overboard stood down

Lifeboats launched from Larne and Donaghadee this afternoon, as they joined HM Coastguard in search operations. Photo: RNLI.

Man plunges overboard from Scotland to Northern Ireland ferry: Search under way

A woman in her 60s has died after getting into difficulties at Helen's Bay in Co Down

Woman dies following incident at Helen’s Bay near Belfast
A woman in her 60s has died following an incident in Helen’s Bay on Saturday.
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Three people have been taken to hospital after getting into difficulty at Helen's Bay Beach

Three people rescued by Coastguard from Belfast Lough

Pictured at the RNLI’s new Lifeguard Support Centre in Coleraine Harbour are from left, Warren Coates, RNLI Lifeguard Supervisor, Conard McCullagh, RNLI Lead Lifeguard Supervisor, Anna Classon, RNLI Head of Region and Rob Skelly, Chair of Coleraine Harbour Commissioners.

New home for RNLI's Lifeguard Support Centre

Newcastle RNLI crew circa 1942. They are wearing kapok lifejackets with oilskins and s'westers.

New podcast unveils stories of RNLI courage in WWII

The Causeway Shantymen

Anchors Aweigh! Stories, Shanties & Sups With The Causeway Shantymen

Emergency services at the scene near to where five young children were rescued by off-duty nurses after they got into difficulty off a beach in Co Down on Sunday.

Five young children rescued from the sea by off-duty nurses in Co Down

A popular sea shanty crew lead a boozy sunset sing-along outside an RNLI station

Watch sea shanty crew's boozy sunset sing-along outside RNLI station

RNLI volunteer lifeguards, Paddy McLaughlin, Gareth McAlister and Sinead Sharpe alongside General Manager of Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, Simon Fitzpatrick.

Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and NI names RNLI as official charity partner

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

The volunteer crew came along side the casualty vessel

Co Fermanagh RNLI help 4 people on broken down fishing boat

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Caught on Camera: Dog rescued by RNLI after falling 14ft into river

Mary has the ideal recipes to gift, including sumptuous mini Christmas cakes

Wednesday TV choice: Mary Makes Christmas (BBC One, 8pm)
Wednesday: Mary Makes Christmas (BBC One, 8pm)
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Larne's all-weather lifeboat, Dr John McSparran. Photo submitted by the RNLI.

Larne rescue called off as no one reported missing

Larne's all-weather lifeboat, Dr John McSparran. Photo submitted by the RNLI.

Rescue launch as boat overturns near Larne

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Northern Ireland beaches say 'over and out' to RNLI lifeguards

Portaferry RNLI fishing rescue

RNLI appeal for public ‘to be mindful of the weather' before going out on water

Windsurfer is rescued by RNLI after boom snapped.

Watch: Windsurfer is rescued by RNLI after boom snapped

Calling all seasoned skinny dippers and nude-newbies, here’s your chance to strip off on Portstewart Strand! Picture: pexels

Dare you bare for a skinny dip on the Strand?

Rough Island in Strangford Lough (c/o Google Maps)

Warning as trio rescued after becoming stranded in Strangford Lough

Karen Millar (inset) with Thor

Dog owner tells of her pet's bizarre near-suicidal swim far out to sea

Thor the dog

Lifeboat launched to rescue dog off the coast of Co Down

Dungiven born folk singer/songwriter Cara Dillon and her musician husband, Sam Lakeman, left, co-wrote a song for Jeff Allen, middle, as part of BBC Radio 2's 21st Century Folk series

NI-born singer Cara Dillon is taking part in a unique project for BBC Radio 2

George Clarke takes a closer look at a stunning circular house inspired by the owner’s car collection

Wednesday TV choice: George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (Channel 4, 9pm)

Co Down Lifeguard Team Photo

RNLI lifeguards return to some Northern Ireland beaches for peak summer season

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Watch: Moment RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

The RNLI has launched its Float to Live campaign in Northern Ireland with a demonstration on how to carry out the technique that could prove lifesaving for anyone who finds themselves in difficulty in the water this summer

Video: RNLI launches Float to Live campaign in NI...here's what to do!

Sally Reilly

Sally Reilly: Family thank searchers for support after body of mum-of-four found

Some of the fancy dress parade participants from previous Portrush Raft Race years.

Portrush is ready for Raft Race 2024

Donaghadee lifeboat

Trawler led to safety after losing electrics by Donaghadee RNLI Lifeboat

Pat Crossley pictured beside a floral arrangement depicting the RNLI colours in Westminister Abbey celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea

Pat clocks up 145 years of charity work and is still going!

Portrush Raft Race 2023. Photograph by Declan Roughan

Portrush Raft Race 2024 is 'saved' and ready to celebrate RNLI's 200th year

Portrush Raft Race 2023. Photograph by Declan Roughan

Organisers reveal 'deep regret’ that the 2024 Portrush Raft Race is cancelled

Incredible footage shows rowers rescued by RNLI after being stranded

Coxswain Gerry McConkey, mechanic Shane Rice and crew members Lochlainn Leneghan, Declan McClelland, Karl Brannigan and Declan Barry have all received a framed RNLI Chief Executive commendation for their efforts that saw them launch their all-weather lifeboat and go to sea for 10 hours in weather conditions that deteriorated to gale force 9 winds and rough seas.

RNLI crew recognised for 10-hour rescue in force 9 gale conditions

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Sympathy expressed after woman rescued from sea dies on way to hospital

Larne RNLI assists swimmer in difficulty outside Portmuck Harbour. Picture RNLI/Larne

Larne RNLI assists swimmer in difficulty outside Portmuck Harbour

The RNLI has warned that conditions around coasts could be treacherous as Storm Agnes prepares to hit the country. (Credit: Getty Images)

Breaking UK braces as Storm Agnes prepares for landfall

Dolphins swim alongside RNLI lifeboat in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Watch: Dolphins swim alongside lifeboat off UK seaside town

A boat carrying two people burst into flames this evening after 8pm a number of miles off shore between Ballycastle and Rathlin Island in Co Antrim, it is understood the two onboard jumped into the sea and were rescued by a passing boat. RNLI later transported two people to Ambulance waiting at Ballycastle. Pic Kevin McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

RNLI respond to incident after vessel catches fire with two people onboard

Over 50 people have been rescued after a migrant boat sunk in the Channel on Saturday morning

Breaking Six dead and 50 rescued after migrant boat sinks in Channel

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