Temporary closure of regional rescue base not planned
The temporary closure of Waterford or any other search and rescue base is not envisaged. That is the position ...
Tag: Rescue 117
Rescue 117 tasked to airlift injured cyclist from Waterford Greenway
A person was airlifted to hospital after two cyclists collided on Waterford's Greenway on Thursday. Both cyclists sustained head injuries ...
Rescue 117 helicopter base set to stay local in South East
The South East looks set to retain its search and rescue base after concerns were raised locally. It had been ...
Bid to retain South East search and rescue base steps up today as politicians from Carlow and Kilkenny to meet with regional counterparts
There are fears the R117 service at Waterford Airport could be cut under a new tender process that ends next ...
South Kilkenny Councillor Pat Dunphy says removing the South East rescue helicopter service would be catastrophic
There are fears that the South East's rescue helicopter service could be withdrawn. The air asset of the Irish Coast ...
If you see somebody in difficulty in Irish waters, contact emergency services
A person was located safe and well after reports of entering the River Suir, a range of personnel were quick ...
Woman rescued from Mount Leinster last night
She was with two other walkers when it's believed she took a fall and suffered lower leg injuries.
UPDATE – Woman missing in Carlow found safe and well
Rescue 117, the gardaí and local fire service were drafted in last night after reports that a person had gone ...
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