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The Valentia MRSC tasked the Aran Islands Lifeboat on Friday afternoon following reports that a person walking along the coastline on Inis Mór had been knocked down by a wave and swept onto a ledge near the sea. The lifeboat was tasked alongside Rescue 118 and Aran Fire & Rescue.

The volunteer crew of Clifden RNLI responded to two emergency call-outs in quick succession on Saturday, helping bring seven people to safety during a busy morning on the Connemara coast.

The Aran Islands RNLI responded to three call outs over the weekend, bringing the total to ten call outs in the past week, highlighting what has been an exceptionally busy period for the station’s volunteer crew.

The Galway RNLI volunteer crew rescued three people from a boat with engine failure just off Salthill yesterday (Wednesday).

Aran Islands RNLI lifeboat volunteers responded to four separate taskings over a 36-hour period at the start of this week, including two medical evacuations, a Mayday call and an overdue vessel.

Mental health difficulties rarely begin as emergencies. More often, they develop gradually through persistent anxiety, overwhelming stress, poor sleep, burnout, low mood, or a growing sense that everyday life has become harder to manage. Yet many people delay seeking help, uncertain where to turn or discouraged by lengthy waiting times.

Last night was a busy night for the volunteer crew at Galway Lifeboat Station, who were requested to launch to three incidents in rapid succession.

Summer is often associated with relaxation, holidays, family gatherings, and making the most of longer, brighter days.

Galway County Council is among the organisations encouraging people to prioritise water safety ahead of the busy June Bank Holiday Weekend as crowds flock to beaches, rivers, lakes and coastal areas across the city and county.

The Aran Islands RNLI were requested to launch by Valentia Coast Guard on Sunday afternoon at 4:46pm (3 May) after reports that a person had separated from friends, while exploring Straw Island and had failed to return.