Irish Coast Guard - Tramore Unit.

22/10/2026

🚨 STORM AUSTEN – WATERFORD WEATHER WARNING 🚨

⚠️ PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE ⚠️

With Storm Austen affecting Waterford and the surrounding coastal areas, we are urging members of the public to take extra care.

🌊 Stay away from Tramore Beach, piers, cliffs, coastal paths and exposed areas.

💨 Strong winds and heavy rain may create dangerous conditions, particularly along our coastline.

🚗 Avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather and never attempt to drive through floodwater.

⚠️ Keep well back from large waves, fallen trees and damaged power lines.

🚨 Please do not put yourself or emergency responders at unnecessary risk.

📞 In a coastal emergency, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.

🛟 STAY BACK – STAY HIGH – STAY DRY

Stay safe, Waterford.

🇮🇪 Irish Coast Guard – Tramore

17/10/2026

👏 A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 4 VOLUNTEERS! 🇮🇪🚨

A massive well done to Debbie, Catherine, Brad and Matt, who have all successfully passed their individual assessments in Level 1 Clifftop Operations and Level 2 Rescue Climbing today! 👏

This is a fantastic achievement for each of them and another proud moment for Tramore Coast Guard Unit.

A special word of thanks and appreciation must also go to our dedicated unit instructors, who have put in countless extra hours over the past few weeks preparing and training our volunteers to the highest standards.

Their hard work, commitment and dedication have certainly paid off today.

A brilliant team effort and a great achievement for our unit. 💪

Well done to everyone involved. You have done Tramore Coast Guard proud! 🇮🇪

16/10/2026

🚨 FINAL PREPARATIONS COMPLETE! 🇮🇪

Tonight, our four newest volunteers from Tramore Irish Coast Guard completed their final preparations ahead of travelling to Co. Cork tomorrow morning to undertake their very first Cliff Rescue Assessments. 🧗‍♂️

After weeks of hard work, dedication and training, it's time to put their skills to the test!

👏 We want to wish all four volunteers the very best of luck tomorrow. You've put in the effort, and now it's your time to shine!

💪 Trust your training, work as a team and stay safe.

From everyone at Tramore Coast Guard, we're behind you all the way! 🇮🇪🚨

13/09/2026

🚨 MEET OUR NEWEST VOLUNTEER – GEORGE 🚨

We’re delighted to introduce George, the newest volunteer to join the Irish Coast Guard – Tramore Unit. 🌊🛟

Originally from Co. Meath, George moved to Tramore six years ago and has now decided to give something back to his local community by volunteering with our unit.

George will begin his training alongside the team, learning the skills required to assist with search and rescue operations and help keep our community safe.

👏 Welcome to the team, George!

We wish him the very best as he starts his journey with Tramore Coast Guard.

12/09/2026

Today, we remember Caitríona Lucas on the 10th anniversary of her passing while on duty responding to an incident.

Our thoughts are with her family, friends and Coast Guard colleagues who continue to cherish her memory.

Go mairidís beo.

10/09/2026

Summer statistics from June to August for the busiest year for Irish Coast Guard

Well done to everyone 👏

🛟 Minister of State with responsibility for the Irish Coast Guard, Seán Canney, is reflecting on a busy summer period for the Irish Coast Guard, and other emergency services.

The second week of July saw the busiest ever single week for the Coast Guard, with a record 140 incidents through that week. This highlights the scale of demand put on emergency services this summer.

🗣️ Minister Canney:
“The prolonged periods of warm weather throughout the summer brought increased traffic to our beaches and waterways, and in tandem, an increase of incidents. Through its leadership and coordination of Ireland's maritime search and rescue, the Coast Guard, together with its partner life-saving organisations, has once again demonstrated the dedication, professionalism and coordinated response capability that help keep Ireland's coastline safe”

📞 If you see somebody in difficulty in the water or along the coast or think they are in difficulty, use marine VHF channel 16, or dial 112 or 999 and ask for the Coast Guard.

Further information is available here: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-transport/press-releases/minister-canney-reflects-on-an-exceptionally-busy-summer-for-the-irish-coast-guard/

04/09/2026

02/09/2026

🚨 CALLOUT – SWIMMER IN DIFFICULTY 🚨

At 14:10 today, our team was tasked by MRCC Dublin following reports of a swimmer in difficulty in the Guillamene area, Tramore.

A team quickly responded to the scene. On arrival, it was confirmed that the person had made it safely out of the water with the assistance of another swimmer. Well done to the swimmer who stepped in to help. 👏

Tramore RNLI was also responding but was stood down during launch once it was confirmed the casualty was safely ashore.

Our team assessed the person, who thankfully did not require medical attention but was understandably a little shaken following the ordeal.

⚠️ Water Safety Reminder
If you're going swimming, always tell someone where you're going and when you expect to return.

In an emergency on or near the coast, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.

20/08/2026

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09/08/2026

📸 WEEKLY TRAINING

Check out a few shots captured during our weekly training exercise this morning.

Our team trains every week to keep our skills sharp and ensure we’re ready to respond whenever we’re needed. 🚨

Regular training helps us maintain the high level of teamwork, knowledge and practical skills required for the wide range of incidents we may be called to.

A big thanks to team member Brad for the great camera work this morning! 📸👏