Seven rescues in seven days for Dún Laoghaire RNLI

Dún Laoghaire RNLI crews were called out seven times in seven days as the busy summer period continued for the volunteer lifeboat service.

Among the rescues were two people clinging to a capsized jet ski, a paddleboarder struggling against strong winds, three people stranded on a fishing boat, and a cyclist cut off by the tide at Sandymount Strand.

On Monday, while carrying out a training exercise at the mouth of Dún Laoghaire Harbour, the inshore lifeboat came to the aid of two people in the water after their jet ski overturned.

On Tuesday, the inshore lifeboat launched twice. At midday, a paddleboarder was monitored back to safety near Sandycove after being blown off course by strong easterly winds. Later that evening, crews attended a fishing boat aground on rocks near Sandycove and stood by while lifeguards assisted three people ashore.

On Wednesday evening, the inshore lifeboat brought a cyclist safely to land after they were cut off by the tide on Sandymount Strand.

Lisa Hollingum, RNLI area operations manager, urged walkers to take extra care. “The tide comes in rapidly there and can catch people out. If you get into difficulty or see someone in trouble, contact the Coast Guard on 999 or 112,” she said.

The station, which has also welcomed three new volunteer recruits in recent weeks, said the call outs highlighted both the risks around Dublin Bay and the importance of tide awareness.