The Latest Breaking News from The Irish Coast Guard

Angler airlifted to hospital after being bitten by a shark

The angler said the blue shark ‘lunged’ at him after he caught it off the coast near Waterford in Ireland

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Missing RFA Sailor Case Raises Tough Question: Is Britain's Naval Workforce Stretched Too Thin?

The extensive search for a missing Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailor off Ireland's coast has ended, raising questions about whether Britain's naval workforce is under increasing strain.

International Business Times UK · Nov 16, 2025

Search continues for UK navy crew member off north-west coast of Ireland

The Irish Coast Guard received a distress call from a UK naval support vessel before 9am on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025

Road block lifted at Slieve League but garda divers find no trace of missing man in Donegal

There has still been no confirmation as to the identity of the missing person despite speculation that it is a man in his 60s from Northern Ireland.

Irish Mirror · Jun 30, 2023

Mystery as Coast Guard discover missing yacht floating off Irish coast but no one on board

The Irish Coast Guard confirmed that the missing skipper was not found onboard the yacht during their search

Irish Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

Gardaí focus search to pier close to Slieve League in Donegal after assault 'tip-off'

The search began on Monday last following a tip-off that a person had been seriously assaulted.

Irish Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

Gardai searching for missing man at Sliabh Liag cliffs seal off house in Donegal

In what is believed to be a connected incident, Gardai have also sealed off a house in the Killybegs area of the county

Irish Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Two children found clinging to buoy rescued off Dublin coast

Thankfully an off-duty member of the Irish Coast Guard spotted the two kids off the coast of Malahide

Dublin Live · May 31, 2023

Young woman airlifted to hospital after cliff climbing accident in Clare

The National Ambulance Service, Doolin unit of the Irish Coast Guard and the Shannon based search and rescue helicopter responded

Irish Mirror · May 24, 2023

Irish Coast Guard issues alcohol warning to the public ahead of May Bank Holiday weekend

The warm forecast likely entice people to go swimming over the long weekend but the Irish Coast Guard are urging people to act responsibly before taking the cold plunge

Dublin Live · Apr 28, 2023