Aran Islands RNLI involved in multi-agency rescue on Inis Mór
Mon, Sep 28, 2026
The Valentia MRSC tasked the Aran Islands Lifeboat on Friday afternoon following reports that a person walking along the coastline on Inis Mór had been knocked down by a wave and swept onto a ledge near the sea. The lifeboat was tasked alongside Rescue 118 and Aran Fire & Rescue.
The lifeboat launched from Cill Rónain harbour and made its way around the island towards the wormhole which is located on the South of Inis Mór. Weather conditions at the time were challenging with Force 7 south westerly winds and rough seas.
Aran Fire & Rescue had located and secured the casualty with a rope as large waves continued to break around the ledge. Rescue 118 arrived on scene and winched the casualty from the wormhole.
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