Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard

24/08/2026

22/08/2026

11/08/2026

📟 CALLOUT - Seapoint - 11 August 2026 📟

Crew tasked to reports swimmer in difficulty, Seapoint. ILb & tasked also.

Having arrived on scene, an off-duty .ie Lifeguard, Hugo, sprung to action and assisted with the rescue of the swimmer.

Swimmer was checked over by crew as a precaution.

Well done to Hugo for the swift intervention along with other swimmers for their assistance.

With the warmer weather for next few days, we ask, like in this situation, to be vigilant of other people in the water and do not hesitate to call the Coast Guard.

🛟 Remember, if you see someone in trouble or think they’re in trouble in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.

09/08/2026

📟 CALLOUT - Great South Bull Wall - 2 August 2026 📟

Team tasked at 00.08am to reports possible person in the water near lighthouse on Great South Bull Wall.

Coast Guard team arrived on scene and immediately began land search alongside Dublin Fire Brigade personnel, with RNLI Dun Laoghaire ILb and DFB boat also conducting sea search. Commercial traffic entering & exiting Dublin Port also assisted with keeping watch on water by illuminating area while on passage.

After an extensive search from land & sea, nothing was found and teams stood down at 01.30am. Investigations by Gardai confirmed false alarm.

🛟 Remember, if you see someone in trouble or think they’re in trouble in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.

02/08/2026

📟 CALLOUT - East Pier 2 August 2026 📟

Team tasked initially to reports person in the water in Dún Laoghaire Harbour, however upon receiving further information, person had fallen from height onto rocks at the back of East Pier, close to start of pier.

Dublin Civil Defence boat team who were nearby at the time were first on scene with casualty, prior to the arrival of RNLI Dun Laoghaire ILb.

RNLI Dun Laoghaire ILb crew packaged the casualty and brought them back to RNLI ILb station for transport to hospital.

Thanks to all who assisted in today’s rescue operation.

Water Safety Ireland Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council National Ambulance Service Dublin Fire Brigade Irish Coast Guard

🛟 Remember, if you see someone in trouble or think they’re in trouble in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.

30/07/2026

📟 CALLOUT - Monthly update 📟

When it rains, it pours, and sadly we don’t mean the water falling from the sky!

Regardless of the weather, the incidents keep coming in.

In particular we want to highlight the dangers of inflatables on the water. Last night we were tasked to a report of two persons, who were clearly not wearing lifejackets or appropriate clothing on an inflatable boat, not suitable for the Irish Sea. Thankfully, a member of the public concerned for their welfare called the Coast Guard, as they were being pushed out further into the Irish Sea in a westernly breeze.

RNLI Dun Laoghaire ILb was also immediately tasked. Somehow, they managed to make their way back to Sandycove as we arrived along with RNLI ILb. Both the crew from RNLI ILb and ourselves spoke to the individuals concerned, providing some vaulable safety advice. We appeal for people to only use inflatables were there designed for, in a swimming pool and NOT the sea. Your life is as vaulable as anyone eles, so please think before you go out!

Lastly, we ask people to be smart with their parking and do not block access to emergency vehciles access routes, like the car had done last night.

🛟 Remember, if you see someone in trouble or think they’re in trouble in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.

01/07/2026

📟 CALLOUT - Monthly update 📟

June was our busiest month of the year with 20 incidents. This continued our exceptionally busy start to 2026, handling 76 incidents to date.

We’ve dealt with various situations including people cut off by the tide on Sandymount strand, multiple requests for medical assistance with National Ambulance Service , swimmers in difficulty and possible kayakers in difficulty to name but a few.

Please heed any warnings when out or near the water and avoid unnecessary risks.

Worked alongside National Ambulance Service RNLI Dun Laoghaire Irish Coast Guard Rescue 116 An Garda Síochána Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council lifeguards

🛟 Remember, if you see someone in trouble or think they’re in trouble in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.