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📟 Callout update - October 📟
Another busy month with callouts ranging from:
> boat requiring assistance in Dalkey and a second incident with motor boat broken down off Baily.
> faller on Killiney beach.
> casualty cut off by tide in Sandymount.
> support @gardainsta with casualty on East Pier.
> concern for casualties fishing on rocks near Bullock Harbour.
🛟 Remember, if you see anyone in trouble or think they are in trouble in or near the water, dial 📞 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard.
Drone ORA (operational readiness audit) completed successfully today.
We've recently received a new drone thats able to fly in more challenging weather conditions and comes with a range of other upgraded features which further improves our teams search capabilities.
📟 Callout roundup - September 📟
September brought another busy month for the team, with many incidents handled during this time. Among the cases dealt with, were people cut off by the tide at Sandymount, welfare concerns for individuals in Blackrock & Sandymount,
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while days and nights become colder and darker. Please heed any safety guidance or warnings released before storms, and avoid placing yourself or others at risk.
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Return to training after summer break
We returned to training this week and refamiliarised the team with equipment including the drone, bilge pump and shelter tent.
We also tested a new access point at West Pier Wipeout / DLR Harbour Pontoon.
📟 Callout update - nos 110 and 111 this year 📟
Tuesday night callout to casualty in distress on Blackrock beach. Together with colleagues in @AmbulanceNAS and @gardainfo the casualty was brought to the safety of the waiting ambulance.
Wednesday night callout to report of paddleboarder in difficulty in Dun Laoghaire. @RNLIDunLaoghair also launched. Paddleboarder located and all OK.
That's 111 callouts in 2026. Each one as important as the last.
🛟 Coast Guards v Lifeguards 🛟
It was a busy season for both the Coast Guards and @dlrcc Lifeguards and we worked really well together, helping many people in difficulty over the summer.
The competition was fierce. While youth was on the side of the lifeguards, experience helped the Coast Guards....I think we'll call it a draw 😉
🚑 First aid training weekend for team 🚑
With over 100 callouts so far this year, staying up to date on first aid training is very important.
This weekend the team are completing the First Aid Responder course to refresh skills and get ready for the next 100 callouts 😉.
📟 Callout update. More good weather for the week ahead 🌞
Callout today for concern over windfoiler. All ok.
With another good week of weather ahead, we expect it to be busy around the coast. Be careful, stay in your depth and don't swim alone.
📟 CALLOUT - Monthly update 📟
When it rains, it pours, and sadly we don't mean the water falling from the sky!
Regardless of the weather, the incidents keep coming in.
In particular we want to highlight the dangers of inflatables on the water. Last night we were tasked to a
people to only use inflatables were there designed for, in a swimming pool and NOT the sea. Your life is as vaulable as anyone eles, so please think before you go out!
Lastly, we ask people to be smart with their parking and do not block access to emergency vehciles access