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In an emergency, on the coast, cliffs, or at sea, dial 112 and ask for Coast Guard.

The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) is responsible for:

Search and Rescue;
Pollution and Salvage response in the marine environment;
Marine communications network;
Marine safety awareness. There are 51 Coast Guard units located in coastal areas and on inland waterways. All units are operated by volunteer crews who give up their time to help those in their local community. Volunteers work off a pager system and answer calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Disclaimer: This is the Facebook site of the Irish Coast Guard, run by the Irish Coast Guard, to keep the community informed of the service's activities. Opinions and comments expressed are not those of the Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport, or the Irish Coast Guard which is a division within the Department. For information on Irish Coast Guard please visit the Coast Guard site at https://www.gov.ie

31/10/2026

Earlier this week, the Irish Coast Guard recognised the dedicated service of Stephen Gaffney from Skerries Coast Guard Unit.

Stephen was presented with his 20-year service medal last night in Skerries, by Coastal Unit Sector Manager East, James Larkin.

Congratulations to Stephen on his service award.

29/10/2026

The Irish Coast Guard has awarded two contracts to Zodiac Milpro for the design, construction and delivery of 38 new search and rescue vessels as part of a major fleet renewal under the Irish Coast Guard’s Stewardship – Leading Together Transformation Programme.

This significant investment will strengthen Ireland’s maritime search and rescue capability and support Coast Guard operations around the coastline for years to come.

The project was supported by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation through the Office of Government Procurement spot buy portfolio team.

🔗 Further information: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-transport/press-releases/irish-coast-guard-awards-contracts-for-38-new-search-and-rescue-vessels-under-major-fleet-renewal-programme/

28/10/2026

On Monday afternoon, the Irish Coast Guard was alerted to a couple who had just gotten engaged and were subsequently cut off by the tide at Keel Beach, Co. Mayo. The MRSC at Malin Head tasked the Achill Coast Guard Unit (CGU), and the Sligo based Coast Guard helicopter R118 to the scene where the couple were cut off by the tide and stranded on a small beach area against a cliff face with a rising tide. Neither R118 nor boat unit could access the casualties, hence they were rescued by the Achill CGU cliff team, the rescue climber descended approx. 150m to the casualties, rescuing them to the cliff top.

23/10/2026

A combination of wind and rain warnings will come into effect for southern, western and northwestern counties from the early hours of Saturday morning, due to

If you are on or near the coast during this time, Stay Back, Stay High and Stay Dry.

For full details visit https://www.met.ie/

22/10/2026

This October Bank Holiday weekend, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI are urging those planning coastal, inland water or outdoor activities to take extra care as storm Austen approaches.

With clocks going back, daylight hours will be getting shorter, water temperatures are dropping and the weather is changing with a storm warning issued for parts of Ireland.

🔗 https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-transport/press-releases/irish-coast-guard-water-safety-ireland-and-rnli-urge-public-to-keep-water-safety-in-mind-on-bank-holiday-weekend-as-weather-changes/

21/10/2026

⚠️ STORM AUSTEN - 22 & 23 October 2026

Status Orange and Yellow warnings are in place nationwide for rain and wind for 22 and 23 October.

If you are on or near the coast during this time, Stay Back, Stay High and Stay Dry.

For full details see: https://www.met.ie/warnings-tomorrow.html

16/10/2026

Minister Seán Canney recently launched the new Irish Coast Guard website, www.coastguard.gov.ie, during a visit to Howth Coast Guard Unit, where he met volunteers and staff. During the visit, the Minister spoke about the Coast Guard's vital role in communities nationwide and the significant progress being made across equipment, technology, facilities, recruitment and training.

Also featured is Graham Charles, Officer in Charge of Dún Laoghaire Coast Guard Unit, who highlights the value of the new website as a resource for those wishing to learn more about the service. Jean O'Reilly of Drogheda Coast Guard Unit also shares her perspective on volunteering and the opportunities available within the Irish Coast Guard.

13/10/2026

💻 Minister Canney today launched a new national website for the Irish Coast Guard, https://coastguard.gov.ie/

The website provides a dedicated resource on water and coastal safety, recruitment and Coast Guard news. The website reflects just one aspect of continuous improvement and investment within the Irish Coast Guard in recent years.

As part of a wider Stewardship – Leading Together Transformation Programme, an initiative to future proof Irish Coast Guard operations, the service has seen increased resourcing, new and improved facilities, enhanced training, and ongoing efforts to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality control and governance. Minister Canney today brought a Memo to Cabinet with an update on the transformation programme.

10/10/2026

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Our coasts, rivers, lakes and waterways are important places in communities across Ireland.
Wherever we are, looking out for each other matters.

If you see someone in difficulty or at risk around the water, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.

Look out for each other — on land and around water.

09/10/2026

The Irish Coast Guard recently hosted a three-day European workshop on air surveillance technologies, bringing together over 50 delegates from 16 countries to strengthen how we monitor and respond to marine pollution.

In this video, Director Micheál O'Toole, EMSA Senior Project Officer Lito Xiropotiri and other attendees share their thoughts on the importance of partnership, innovation and protecting our shared marine environment.

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Coast Guard HQ
Dublin
D02TR60

Website

https://coastguard.gov.ie/

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