Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit

01/01/2026

It was an absolute pleasure to attend Cahore Inshore Rescue Service’s blessing and official launch of their new boat today, followed shortly after by their ‘Polar Plunge’ swim fundraiser. Thanks so much for the invite.

31/12/2025

🚨incident response 🚨 at 15:21 the Courtown/Arklow Crew were tasked to prepare a landing zone for Rescue 117 and assist with a casualty at Castletown, once on scene we were able to assist in transferring the casualty on board the aircraft where they were airlifted to Dublin.
It’s our second such incident in a week and shows how important our training with the helicopters is.
Remember is you see someone in difficulty on or near the water, dial 112/999 and ask to the Coast Guard.

26/12/2025

At 11:53 this morning the Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit were tasked to assist with a medevac of a casualty from Craanford indoor pitch, we secured and prepared the landing zone on the adjoining pitch for Rescue 117 and quickly assisted with the patient transfer to the awaiting heli for transit to Beaumont Hospital, a multi agency incident involving, Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard, the National Ambulance service and Rescue 117.

Remember if you see someone in difficulty on or near the water dial 112 or 999 and ask for the Coast Guard.

29/11/2025

The Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit were up in Weston Airport training with the crew of Rescue 116, I’d like to thank the crew and staff at Bristow for welcoming us and showing us around the brand new AW189, we had a fantastic and very informative session. Remember, if you see someone in difficulty on or near the water, dial 112 or 999 and ask for the Coast Guard.

20/10/2025

It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to be involved with An Garda Síochána Wexford and their Little Blue Heroes event held in Wells House on Saturday. Congratulations to all the kids on becoming Honorary Gardaí. 👏 🚔

22/08/2025

Please come down and show your support. Or donate online!!

‼️Float for a Boat‼️

It’s all kicking off tomorrow, come join us!

📍Cahore Pier

We will see you all there 🛟🌊

23/07/2025

Pease note the following.

DO NOT SWIM NOTICES

Wexford County Council wishes to advise the public that “Do not swim” notices have been posted at Ballymoney North, Carne Morriscastle, Rosslare Harbour and St. Helens Beaches in Co. Wexford.

The latest Sampling conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the Beaches. Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “Do not swim” warning notices at the above beaches in accordance with the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 and in the interest of public health.

Further samples have been taken and results are expected on Saturday 27th July, 2025 at which stage the bathing prohibition notices will be reviewed. In addition, the Council’s Environmental Technical Team are investigating the matter.

Bathing water quality results for 19 Wexford beaches sampled over the 2025 to date bathing season, have been mainly excellent as published on the EPA operated website www.Beaches.ie

Wexford County Council advises members of the public visiting the above beach to please abide by the public notices advising against swimming.

Further updates will be issued through the media and via the Council’s website

https://www.wexfordcoco.ie/environment-and-climate-change

More information on bathing water quality can be obtained on www.beaches.ie

10/05/2025

It’s was great for the Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit to be able to help out with this years Darkness Into Light Courtown walk in aid of Pieta. A great cause and what a stunning sunrise.
Remember if you see someone in difficulty on or near the water please dial 112 or 999 and ask for the Coast Guard.