Enniskillen RNLI

15/10/2026

🛟🛟 Enniskillen RNLI assist six people during two callouts within two days 🛟🛟

Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, the John and Jean Lewis, assisted six people during two separate call outs within 48 hours.

Belfast Coastguard requested Enniskillen RNLI’s volunteer crew to launch on Tuesday last (October 6) and the following day, Wednesday (October 7), following separate reports that two vessels had got into difficulty on Lower Lough Erne.

At 1.35pm on Tuesday 6 October, the volunteer crew was requested to launch following reports that a fishing boat was experiencing mechanical difficulties.

Winds were North Westerly, Force 4. Visibility was good.

The volunteer crew located the casualty vessel and, once alongside, the lifeboat crew assessed the wellbeing of the two people on board and found them to be safe and well. Both people were transferred to the lifeboat, while one crew member got onboard the casualty vessel to assist in the recovery. The vessel was towed to Trory public jetty where casualties were received by members of Lough Erne Coastguard Team.

At 5pm the following day (Wednesday 7 October), Enniskillen’s inshore lifeboat was tasked, by Belfast Coastguard, to assist a boat which was experiencing engine problems near Muckross.

Winds were South Westerly, Force 2. Visibility was good.

The volunteer crew located the casualty vessel and found all four passengers onboard ​safe and well. The lifeboat helm and crew assessed the situation and due to the vessel’s location, they deemed the safest option was for the casualty to be towed to a safe location.

Speaking following the call outs, Kane Howe, Volunteer Lifeboat Helm at Enniskillen RNLI said: ‘‘We would advise all boat users before setting out on your journey to please plan your route ahead using the relevant charts for the area making sure to check the navigational marks on the water to those shown on your chart.

Volunteer Lifeboat Helm, Rory Hoy, added: ‘Have a means of calling for assistance if you find yourself in trouble and have lifejackets for all on board. If you see someone or something in trouble on the water or are in difficulties yourself the number to dial is: 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.’’

Details can also be found at the RNLI news centre -

Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, the John and Jean Lewis, assisted six people during two separate call outs within 48 hours

21/09/2026

🛟 Lough Erne RNLI crews assist three people and a dog on Lower Lough Erne 🛟

At 11:56am on Tuesday 15 September, Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, John and Jean Lewis, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, following a report that a narrow boat had run aground on Lower Lough Erne.

Carrybridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, Douglas, Euan & Kay Richards, was also requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard at 12.06pm to provide additional assistance with the rescue.

Weather was cloudy with a light south-westerly wind

Due to the position of the narrow boat, two volunteer crew members were dropped off and made their way on foot to the casualty vessel and found the passengers and a dog onboard to be safe and well. The crew and the dog onboard the narrow boat were evacuated from the vessel and brought ashore. The causalities and two of the crew were then taken by road from the area to Castle Archdale where they met other RNLI crew and members of Lough Erne Coastguard.

Due to the positioning of the barge and the surrounding environment it was deemed safer to leave the vessel in its location. The volunteer crew and lifeboat returned to station.

Speaking following the call out, Enniskillen RNLI Helm, Stephen Ingram, said: “The passenger did the right thing by contacting the Coastguard. We were happy to assist. Thank you to those involved, including Carrybridge RNLI and Lough Erne Coastguard, who assisted during the call out.”

Details can also be found on the RNLI News Centre -

At 11:56am on Tuesday 15 September, Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, John and Jean Lewis, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, following a report that a narrow boat had run aground on Lower Lough Erne.

27/08/2026

🎉🎉 Save The Date! 🎉🎉

The 25th Anniversary of the formation of Carrybridge RNLI is in June 2027 and we'd love to have you come and support that event as we celebrate 25 years of life saving on Lough Erne.

Saturday 5th June 2027 in the beautiful pavilion at Belle Isle Estate, Castle and Cottages

We hope to see you there!

19/08/2026

Well done Castle Island Charity Swim 👏!!

Well we may have had rain for the first year, but it is Fermanagh. 😊 Thanks to everyone who helped to raise an amazing £800 in aid of both our local RNLI stations.

16/08/2026

😀Thank you to everyone who donated to us on Friday night at the Erne Vintage Car Club Annual Parade in Enniskillen. All donations were very much appreciated.

We would also like to thank Pat's Bar, Horseshoe and Saddlers Restaurant, Blakes Of The Hollow, Magee's Spirit Store, Charlie's Bar and JT Ryans who allowed us in to collect.

Also thank you to Paul and the Team at Enniskillen RNLI.

Finally thank you to our volunteer members and their friends and family who helped to collect on the night.

15/08/2026

Only one more sleep.... please like and share, gather up your friends and family and come join in 😀 Looking forward to seeing you all in the morning!

14/08/2026

We’re delighted to welcome the RNLI to Castle Archdale Holiday Park this Saturday 15th August for our Emergency Services Day.
The RNLI team will be on site giving visitors the chance to meet the team, learn more about staying safe around the water and get some important lifejacket advice.
They’ll also be holding a FREE RNLI Lifejacket Clinic, where you can bring along your own lifejacket and get useful tips on how to choose, fit and maintain it.
📅 Saturday 15th August
⏰ 1PM–5PM
📍 Castle Archdale Holiday Park
We’ll also be joined by Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, PSNI, North West Mountain Rescue and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, alongside live demonstrations, emergency vehicles, live music, face painting and our Where’s Wally? Scavenger Hunt.
Come along, meet the teams and enjoy a fantastic family day at Castle Archdale!

31/07/2026

Back for another year, please spread the word.

29/07/2026

🛟🛟 Enniskillen RNLI assist four people onboard a speed boat 🛟🛟

At 3.45pm on Saturday 25 July, Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, the John and Jean Lewis, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, following a report that a speed boat, with four people onboard, had got into difficulty on Lower Lough Erne.

Winds were westerly, force 2 and there was good visibility.

The volunteer crew located the vessel near Rossclare, came alongside and assessed the situation. All four people onboard were safe and well. The casualty vessel was experiencing engine trouble and was drifting, so it was deemed necessary to tow the boat to shore.

Speaking following the call out, Enniskillen RNLI Helm, Andy Wilson, said: 'We would encourage anyone planning a trip or using our waterways to always ensure you have the correct equipment, to wear the appropriate gear and have a mechanism for calling for assistance if needed such as a VHF radio or mobile phone. Should you get into difficulty, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.'

Details can also be found at the RNLI News Centre -

At 3.45pm on Saturday 25 July, Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, the John and Jean Lewis, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, following a report that a speed boat, with four people onboard, had got into difficulty on Lower Lough Erne.