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Search and rescue operation launched for young paddle-boarder off Clare coast
Clare
Emergency services were alerted this evening after a female paddle-boarder got into difficulty and was dragged out to sea near Miltown Malbay
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Body recovered in search for teenage swimmer off Donegal coast
Donegal
Two other teenagers are in hospital after they got into difficulty while swimming in Buncrana earlier today
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Man's body recovered off Wexford coast
Wexford
An RNLI lifeboat reached the body just outside Wexford Harbour around 3pm this afternoon
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Howth and Skerries RNLI crews spring to action to rescue fisherman from sinking fishing boat
RNLI
The volunteer lifeboat crews at Howth and Skerries RNLI launched two lifeboats on Monday afternoon to assist a fishing boat off the coast of Rush, North County Dublin, which had hit rocks and was taking on water
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Top priority warning issued after woman suffers horrific injuries after swim
RNLI
She became confused as she searched for her partner and came ashore in an unusual area cutting her legs on brambles and rocks
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Bank Holiday weekend warning: Irish Coast Guard appeals for people to take care near or on water
Water safety
Checking the weather forecast including tides and ensuring that you have the right equipment for the activity you are about to undertake will allow for a safer and more enjoyable time on the water
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Brother of missing Kerry hiker has 'no idea' what could have happened to him as he thanks search volunteers
Kerry
Sebastian Jaworski, 46, was last seen near the summit of Cnoc Bhreanainn last Sunday afternoon, June 23
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Lough Derg RNLI jump into action to help two people on 16-foot speedboat
RNLI
The two people were trapped on a 16ft speed boat that ran aground in the Cork bay after suffering engine failure on Monday
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Coast Guard search continues as man remains missing off Galway coast
Galway
The man is believed to have gotten into difficulty after entering the water to retrieve a dinghy which had floated away from the shore
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Galway locals appalled after 'lowest of the low' act could lead to deaths
Galway
Some have described the act as 'scumbaggery'
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Pod of dolphins escort fishermen into Cork Harbour following RNLI rescue
RNLI
The three men had been rescued from a vessel that was in danger of being washed against rocks in the early hours of this morning
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RNLI issues warning after empty 20ft cruiser runs aground on rocks in Lough Derg
RNLI
A lifeboat was launched earlier today following reports of a boat in trouble, but crew members found nobody on board the stray vessel
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Two people rescued after yacht blown away from Dublin coast
RNLI
Howth RNLI responded to a report received after midday on Friday that a yacht had been blown offshore and was unable to make its way to its destination or to a harbour
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Authorities warn of 'precarious' swimming conditions expected this Christmas
Water safety
They cite the recent 'increase in popularity of festive dips and open water swimming' and advise people to take note of best water safety practice
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Young trawler crew member dies after fall 200km off Irish coast
RNLI
The Department of Transport said that the incident occurred shortly after 12.30am today about one hundred nautical miles west of the Blasket Islands.
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Crew of RNLI 'heroes' save beloved Cork family dog from drowning
RNLI
'When the crew got to shore, I grabbed all of them and gave them a big hug. They're my heroes'
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Man who died while swimming off Irish coast named locally as tributes paid
Belfast
Takeaway owner Paul Bradley, 63, was pronounced dead at the scene after getting into difficulty in the water in Newcastle, Co Down
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Man tragically dies after getting into difficulty swimming off North of Ireland coast
Down
The man was removed from the water and treated at the scene but was sadly pronounced dead
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Man rescued after falling on Howth walk and becoming trapped on cliffs for nearly 24 hours
Dublin
After the fall, he was injured but unable to call for help as there was no phone signal - and spent Sunday night and Monday out on the cliff
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Schoolboy, 14, who drowned in Cork named as locals say he 'would light up any room'
Drowning Tragedies
The boy came from a family of six and was described as 'one of those fellas who you'd always remember'
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Group of swimmer signal RNLI lifeboat after getting separated from friends in Dublin
Dublin
The Coast Guard tasked Dun Laoghaire’s inshore lifeboat to assist the group of swimmers out enjoying the Dublin sunshine
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Young girl witnessed Cork beach horror that saw mum die trying to save son from drowning
Cork
Joanna Wisniowśka, a native of Strzyzow in Poland, died after rushing into the sea in a bid to help her ten-year-old son off Ballycroneen beach in East Cork
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Six people rescued off Dublin and Wexford coast in two separate incidents
RNLI
Three people drifted out to sea in Wexford while three people were affected when a boat overturned in Howth in Dublin
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Mum dies while trying to rescue son in Cork beach tragedy
Cork
Crews from the Ballycotton RNLI, Crosshaven RNLI, and the Coast Guard rushed to the County Cork beach following reports
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