Ballybunion Sea & Cliff Rescue

29/08/2026

Last Summer market tomorrow so please get down to support the fantastic vendors that have raised so much money for us during the season!!

You might even see a few of us there if you want to pop by for a chat!

It’s hard to believe, but tomorrow is our final summer market of the season. We would like to thank each and every one of you who have helped us make this our best year yet. You coming in and buying from our fantastic vendors have helped us to raise €5000 for Ballybunion Sea & Cliff Rescue. These people provide an absolutely amazing service and are a vital part of the community. It has been our pleasure to support them and we look forward to working with them again in the future.
We would also like to say a massive thank you to Una and Greg from Mcmunns Ballybunion. Without them the markets would not have been able to run. They have been so helpful and supportive and we really appreciate it.
We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow. We will be open from 10.30 till 3.

15/08/2026

Colour Run 2026 Live #2

15/08/2026

Colour Run 2026……..if you missed registration you can do so for the next hour! Kids race starts at 10:30 and the 5k starts at 11 !

13/08/2026

We need YOUR help!!

We have a standing tradition that our Chairman, Gearoid, needs to be destroyed in paint during the Colour Run…….the more, the better!!!

So if you haven’t registered, please do so in this link https://surl.li/qjxaia before tomorrow at 12pm!

Even if you’re not running, why not come down on the day to support those who are running also. Paint packs will be available to purchase at the boathouse in the morning.

Children’s run begins at 10:30am and the 5k run is at 11am once the tide has receded enough.

Like, share and maybe tag a friend who’ll come down and support the day!

Ballybunion Running Club

12/08/2026

📟 📟 CALLOUT x 2 📟 📟

CALLOUT 1 - 11/08/2026 - Yesterday afternoon at 3pm members were alerted to a kayaker group who were not making progress back to shore due to a strong southerly breeze. Coordinated by MRSC Valentia, a crew assembled and monitored the kayakers from the beach as local Lifeguards used their paddleboard to reach the group. Lifeguards coached the group and assisted them safely back to shore. No further action was required from the crew but great work was done by the Lifeguards.

CALLOUT 2 - 12/08/2026 - This morning at 11:45 hours our pagers were activated by MRSC to a report of a man in difficulty in the water on the Ladies beach. The IB1 was readied for service and proceeded to the waterline. As the boat was being launched at 11:51hrs, MRSC confirmed that the man had made it to the safety of the shore. The man was met by our members and assessed by one of our EMTs. Medically stable, he was provided with advice on submersion incidents and was taken home by family. It should be noted that this incident occurred before the start of the Lifeguards shift at 12midday.

Commenting this morning, PRO for Ballybunion Sea & Cliff Rescue Service said “It is vitally important to remain within your depth and not to swim alone. This mornings call involved a man who was within his depth, however a strong rip current meant he couldn’t walk back into shore as wave height increased as the tide turned. If you see someone in trouble, and even if you are in doubt, always call 999/112 as was correctly done in this case”.

11/08/2026

Ever want to throw some paint on someone……..well this year you can recreate our very own Jim getting COVERED in paint during the Colour Run!! We have a number of volunteers who you can douse in paint in the day, not to mention all the people running too!

Kicking off next Saturday the 15th, you can register online here - https://surl.li/qjxaia. Registration is open until Friday at 12pm!

Please feel free to share, and maybe tag that friend to make sure they come and enjoy the fun!!

09/08/2026

Don’t forget to register for the colour run 2026, taking place THIS Saturday the 15th at 11am!! Link below for registration!

This is one mega family fun event that is NOT to be missed!! Here is a taste of some of the fun last year!!

Register here - https://surl.li/qjxaia

04/08/2026

The count down to the ever popular and hugely entertaining Colour Run has begun! Saturday week the 15th of August will see the Ladies Beach come alive in colour, craic and so much fun.

An event for all the family, the colour run has become one of the centrepieces of August for the town. Whether you are running yourself, or know someone taking part, come on down, get some paint and get involved in the fun on the day!

To register to take part in the run, click on the link below and be sure to share this with everyone you know!

https://eventmaster.ie/event/02W3FzqsA1?fbclid=PAZnRzaATeZI1wZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp8AlCB7PgFEyW1IYzuMJXihAQMhTOqzVzVdISIBqSGV2BNRPWUwBOQIEiJKl_aem_dNcU2fvje22WNc-AwLUiEQ

02/08/2026

The Summer market is open, the rain has stopped and it’s Christmas themed for the day!!!!

02/08/2026

Day two of our annual flag day kicking off this morning to a slightly drizzly day, hopefully it’ll clear up.

If you donated yesterday, please do not feel obligated to donate again. By all means stop to say hi, but a second day of collection does not mean we expect a second donation. Two days of collections is to allow us meet more visitors to our great town, rather than our locals who are always a fantastic support to our organisation!