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Lough Ree RNLI came to the aid of 26 people on Monday night after three boats ran aground north of the Black Islands.

Shining a light on the recent World Drowning Prevention Day, representatives from Water Safety Ireland’s local committee joined with Cllr Frankie Keenato reflect upon and acknowledge the occasion.

The Clifden RNLI volunteer crew were called out last week to assist a vessel suffering mechanical failure at the mouth of Killary Harbour. Weather conditions at the time were very poor with heavy rain and limited visibility.

The Clifden RNLI volunteer crew were called out last week to assist a vessel suffering mechanical failure at the mouth of Killary Harbour. Weather conditions at the time were very poor with heavy rain and limited visibility.

Local school groups, community associations, supporters of the charity and many donors have ensured that the new boathouse at Lough Ree RNLI is one of the emerging visitor attractions in the Midlands with last month being one of the busiest periods to date.

Galway RNL I responded to a false alarm with good intent on Saturday afternoon (10 December).

Clifden RNLI’s volunteer crew launched the Atlantic 85 in-shore lifeboat on Monday afternoon to assist nine people who were caught by the tide on Omey Island.

When you hear the word stroke, does it fill you with dread and fear? Maybe that is because someone you know or love is affected by the condition. Or perhaps, fortunately, you do not have first-hand experience, but are aware of the statistics surrounding it which make worrying reading. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Ireland with 2,500 stroke related deaths occurring each year. It is also one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.

Clifden’s RNLI volunteer crew were called into action on Sunday to aid a yacht in difficulty three miles north west of Slyne Head.

Galway RNLI rescued six people who got into difficulty in the sea off Rabbit Island on Monday evening. The group who had walked over to the island at low tide were then stranded by the incoming tide and were attempting to swim back to shore when they got into difficulty.