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BIR is a Volunteer Rescue Service and a declared asset of the Irish Coastguard available to respond as directed by Marine Rescue Co-ordination Services

Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue

Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue (BIR) was established by members of the local community in 2006, in response to a drowning tragedy in Ballinskelligs Bay. It is an Irish Registered Charity Registration Number CHY17175

The service is manned by a team of local volunteers who contribute their time and effort without any personal reward other than the knowledge that their commitment, training and equipment will, at sometime, be of assistance to someone in distress at sea. It has no paid employees and no payroll costs. In their own time the crew members take part in training which includes emergency response, boat handling, search & rescue, sea survival, navigation, and rescue co-ordination with the Irish Coastguard and the Irish Coastguard Helicopter Rescue Service. BIR is a part of Community Rescue Boats Ireland, a nationwide group of independent voluntary rescue boats which are trained and administered by Irish Water Safety. BIR is a declared asset of the Irish Coastguard available to respond as directed by Marine Rescue Co-ordination Services to any emergencies in the Ballinskelligs & St Finans Bay area. BIR is audited for Performance & Equipment by both the Irish CoastGuard and the Irish Water Safety . Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue Limited an Irish registered (424612) not for profit company is the legal entity which operates Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue. Its audited accounts are published each year

08/11/2026

Fantastic Sunday morning for some upskilling the conditions were perfect for some search patterns and pyro training On the water ....Great to have this weather in November ...

24/10/2026

On Thursday last some of the crew from ballinskelligs inshore rescue , travelled to the great southern hotel in killarney , to join in the celebrations ,
The ring of Kerry charity cycle raised an Amazing €1,060,133.00 for some massively deserving charities .

Ballinskelligs inshore rescue are absolutely thrilled to have received €48,029 from this event.

A heartfelt thanks to the cycle commitee for their guidance and support throughout this years event . Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle

All at Ballinskelligs inshore rescue would like to extend our eternal gratitude to each and every person who cycled, provided saftey cover , fixed punctures, made teas , served sandwiches , helped with traffic management and spent endless hours reaching out to cyclists, along with those volunteers who picked the litter and kept the Caherciveen food station neat and tidy .

Mile buiochas
S

24/10/2026

On Thursday last some of the crew from ballinskelligs inshore rescue , travelled to the great southern hotel in killarney , to join in the celebrations ,
The ring of Kerry charity cycle raised an Amazing €1,060,133.00 for some massively deserving charities .

Ballinskelligs inshore rescue are absolutely thrilled to have received €48,029 from this event.

A heartfelt thanks to the cycle commitee for their guidance and support throughout this years event .

All at Ballinskelligs inshore rescue would like to extend our eternal gratitude to each and every person who cycled, provided saftey cover , fixed punctures, made teas , served sandwiches , helped with traffic management and spent endless hours reaching out to cyclists, along with those volunteers who picked the litter and kept the Caherciveen food station neat and tidy .

Mile buiochas
S

21/10/2026

19/10/2026

08/10/2026

🚨 Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue – AGM 🚨

Our AGM will take place on Wednesday, 28th October at 7.30pm in the Gteic Hub, Ballinskelligs.

We’re always looking for volunteers to get involved and support Ballinskelligs Inshore Rescue. Whether you’d like to become a crew member or help out in any other way, every bit of support makes a difference.

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, come along and find out more. We’d love to see you there! 🚤

01/10/2026

Congratulations to our crew member Niamh Lynch & her husband James, on the birth of their baby daughter.

29/09/2026

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20/09/2026

Thanks to all the organisers for inviting us to attend the Cromane Water Safety Day in conjunction with Cromane Seafast.

Address

The Community Centre
Ballinskelligs

Website

https://www.idonate.ie/donate/event/rokcc26-bir

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