Body found in search for kayaker missing off Waterford coast
The body has been brought to Dungarvan pier. A body has been found in the search for a missing kayaker off the coast of Waterford. The search continued this morning (Tuesday, 13 August) for a kayaker who went missing the previous morning around Helvick Head in Dungarvan, according to the Department of Transport. A Garda […]
1 year ago
Urgent search continues for kayaker missing off Waterford coast
‘Wind and low-lying mist’ in the area has made search conditions ‘challenging’. An urgent search is continuing this morning (Tuesday, 13 August) for a kayaker missing off the Waterford coast. In a statement to JOE, a Department of Transport spokesperson said that the person went missing the previous morning around Helvick Head in Dungarvan. A […]
1 year ago
Search ongoing for missing boy near Cliffs of Moher
Multiple agencies are involved in search efforts. The search for a young boy gone missing near the Cliffs of Moher will resume this afternoon after being paused due to the weather conditions. Emergency services have been involved in a search operation for the boy since he was reported missing on the afternoon of Tuesday, July […]
1 year ago
Body recovered in search after fishing boat sinks off Louth coast
“The Irish Coast Guard extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.” A body has been recovered in a search following a fishing boat sinking off the coast of Louth this week. Speaking on RTÉ’s News at One on Tuesday (12 December), Ivan Longmore from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) […]
2 years ago
Man dies after being attacked by newly calved cow in Mayo
The incident took place on Saturday evening. A man has died after being attacked by a newly calved cow in Mayo over the weekend. The man, who was aged in his late seventies, was reportedly checking on the cow on Saturday evening (4 December) when the animal charged at him, resulting in serious injuries. RTÉ […]
4 years ago
Report into fatal R116 helicopter crash to raise “significant questions”
The report is expected to be published on Friday. A report into the R116 helicopter crash in 2017 that claimed the lives of four crew members is expected to raise “significant questions” when published, as expected, on Friday (5 November). Having embarked on a search and rescue mission, the crew of Paul Ormsby, Dara Fitzpatrick, […]
4 years ago