Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue

Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue BIR is a Volunteer Rescue Service and a declared asset of the Irish Coastguard available to respond as directed by Marine Rescue Co-ordination Services

Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue

Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue (BIR) was established by members of the local community in 2006, in response to a drowning tragedy in Ballinskelligs Bay. It is an Irish Registered Charity Registration Number CHY17175

The service is manned by a team of local volunteers who contribute their time and effort without any personal reward other than the knowledge that their

commitment, training and equipment will, at sometime, be of assistance to someone in distress at sea. It has no paid employees and no payroll costs. In their own time the crew members take part in training which includes emergency response, boat handling, search & rescue, sea survival, navigation, and rescue co-ordination with the Irish Coastguard and the Irish Coastguard Helicopter Rescue Service. BIR is a part of Community Rescue Boats Ireland, a nationwide group of independent voluntary rescue boats which are trained and administered by Irish Water Safety. BIR is a declared asset of the Irish Coastguard available to respond as directed by Marine Rescue Co-ordination Services to any emergencies in the Ballinskelligs & St Finans Bay area. BIR is audited for Performance & Equipment by both the Irish CoastGuard and the Irish Water Safety . Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue Limited an Irish registered (424612) not for profit company is the legal entity which operates Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue. Its audited accounts are published each year

26/05/2026
25/05/2026

Thank you to Maurice Fitzgerald for supporting Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue.

🚨 Community Call: Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue Needs Your Help 🚨

Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue is a vital, volunteer-led service dedicated to keeping our coastal waters safe — and now they’re calling on the community.

đźš´ Cyclists Wanted! đźš´

Take on the challenge of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle on July 4th in support of this incredible lifesaving service. It’s a great way to push yourself, enjoy one of Ireland’s most scenic routes, and make a real impact.

https://www.ringofkerrycycle.ie/our-charities/ballinskelligs-inshore-rescue/

đź’™ Support local heroes
đź’™ Help fund essential rescue equipment and training
đź’™ Be part of something that truly saves lives

Not a cyclist? You can still help by donating, volunteering, or sharing this message far and wide.
https://www.idonate.ie/donate/event/rokcc26-bir

Together, we can keep this essential service strong for everyone who depends on it.

20/05/2026

Thanks to Mike Kelly — acclaimed writer, actor, and performer best known for creating and starring in the one-man play The Cable. Mike has also appeared in Silent Witness, The Martian, The Terror and The Last Kingdom.
We’re delighted to have Mike supporting us here at Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue as one of the main beneficiaries of this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle.

Míle buíochas, Mike 🙌

A sincere thank you to Joe McGill of Radio Kerry Saturday Supplement for having Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue on the sho...
17/05/2026

A sincere thank you to Joe McGill of Radio Kerry Saturday Supplement for having Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue on the show alongside Cathal P Walshe PRO of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, and the other Tier One charities benefiting from this year’s Ring of Kerry Cycle event. It was wonderful to highlight the incredible work being carried out by so many deserving charities and the positive impact they continue to make in communities and beyond. We truly appreciate the opportunity to share our story and celebrate the spirit of support and volunteering that makes this event so special.

Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue are currently recruiting cyclists and would very much appreciate your support for the cycle on Saturday 4th July.

https://in.njuko.com/ring-of-kerry-charity-cycle-2026/w/697b51ba22e5b45b77261586?campaign=699f375d7971ad3a59f7b880¤tPage=select-competition

Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle

The main beneficiaries of this years ringofkerrycharitycycle joined Joe McGill for the Saturday Supplement this weekend.

Tune in at 9 am this morning to Radio Kerry to hear from the beneficiaries of the 2026 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle.
16/05/2026

Tune in at 9 am this morning to Radio Kerry to hear from the beneficiaries of the 2026 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle.

Tune in at 9 am to Radio Kerry to hear from the beneficiaries of the 2026 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. Thanks to Joe for...
16/05/2026

Tune in at 9 am to Radio Kerry to hear from the beneficiaries of the 2026 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. Thanks to Joe for highlighting this wonderful event for all the wonderful charities involved.

On the Saturday Supplement from 9am with Joe McGill we’ll hear from the Charities involved in this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. We’ll also hear from Lesley Bond the author of a new book called Blasket Bound. Lesley and her now husband were the first couple to sign up for the six-month stint as caretakers on Great Blasket island. We’ll also hear episode five in our series, Voices of the Future in Kerry. In this programme, Shonagh O’Sullivan shares a personal reflection inspired by her TEDx Talk, “Behind the Selfie – Who Are We Really?”.

13/05/2026

Thank you to John Egan sheep_shepherd__ for supporting our call to action for the 2026 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle event.

Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue are delighted to be a Main Beneficiary of the cycle on Saturday, July 4th.

We are calling on all cyclists who are considering taking part to do so in support of our charity.

Cycle Registration Link

https://www.ringofkerrycycle.ie/our-charities/ballinskelligs-inshore-rescue/

Donation link

https://www.idonate.ie/event/rokcc26-bir

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Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle

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The Community Centre
Ballinskelligs

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