Enniskillen RNLI

09/06/2026

Celebrating our silver anniversary. 25 years on Lough Erne. Our volunteers have been pleased to provide a service on our local waterways since 2001.

05/06/2026

Could your shop or business help save lives on Lough Erne?

Contact Emma on: +44 7568 649076

01/06/2026

Our RNLI water safety team is inviting all primary schools to join a FREE 45 minute webinar ahead of summer. You can choose from three dates, Thursday, 18 June, Tuesday, 23 June or Friday 26 June, with each running from 10-10.45am.

The webinar will cover key water safety messages to help children have fun and stay safe in and around the water. This is an ideal refresher for primary school students just before the summer break. The webinar will be 30 minutes of learning, followed by 15 minutes for any questions.

Register here -

Join the RNLI Water Safety team for a free session on essential lifesaving skills to keep primary school students safe.

26/05/2026

It's hot out there! Please share our lifesaving advice to help us keep people safe 📢
With many enjoying the sun, we are asking you to remember one thing if you're by the water:
- Tilt your head back with your ears submerged
- Relax and try to breathe normally
- Move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
- It’s OK if your legs sink, we all float differently
- Once your breathing is under control, call for help or swim to safety.
Enjoy and stay safe 🥵

26/05/2026

🛟 Enniskillen RNLI assisted eight people during three call outs on Sunday evening.

Winds were southerly, Force 1 and visibility was good.

🛟 The volunteer crew first launched its inshore lifeboat, the Ted Dawber, at the request of Belfast Coastguard at 3.45pm with reports that two people were onboard a boat which had encountered mechanical issues. The casualty vessel was located, and the two people onboard found to be safe and well. After an assessment of the situation, it was deemed, the safest course of action was to put a RNLI crew member onboard the casualty vessel to assist in a tow to Castle Archdale.

🛟 Later that evening, at 7.43pm, the Belfast Coastguard requested the assistance of the volunteer crew to assist five people onboard a boat which had sustained damage after hitting something in the water. The crew located the casualty vessel and found those onboard to be safe and well. Once the volunteer crew made an assessment, the helm decided the best option was to tow the casualty vessel to Muckross slipway.

🛟 Whilst returning from the previous call out, at 10.25pm, the crew received a call on the radio from Belfast Coastguard requesting further assistance. It was reported that a person on a jet ski in the Castle Archdale area hadn’t returned after 3 hours. A search along the Castle Archdale Caravan Park slipway around the shoreline and the islands in that area commenced. The crew requested assistance from Carrybridge RNLI and the Coastguard Helicopter 118 from Sligo. The person later arrived back at caravan park safe and well. Enniskillen RNLI and other agencies were asked to stand down at 11.55pm.

The volunteer crew then returned to the station where the lifeboat was left ready for service again.

Speaking following the weekend call outs, Andy Wilson and Paul Keown, Enniskillen RNLI Helms, thanked all those who assisted during the callouts, including Carrybridge RNLI, Lough Erne Coastguard Rescue Team, Rescue 118 and the Police Fermanagh & Omagh: “We were pleased to be of assistance on a busy Bank Holiday weekend. As we come into the busy summer season, when more people are making the most of our waterways, we would ask all water users to carry out regular maintenance to their vessels and have a means of calling for assistance if you find yourself in trouble. 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 -

The volunteer crew first launched its inshore lifeboat, the Ted Dawber, at the request of Belfast Coastguard at 3.45pm with reports that two people were onboard a boat which had encountered mechanical issues. The casualty vessel was located, and the two people onboard found to be safe and well. Afte...

19/05/2026

🛟 Float to Live could save your life. 🛟

Remember:
👉 Tilt your head back with ears submerged
👉 Relax and try to control your breathing
👉 Use your hands to help you stay afloat
👉 It's okay if your legs sink, we all float differently

Practice these steps at a supervised location, like a swimming pool or lifeguarded beach so you know what to do in an emergency.

Remember 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.

17/05/2026

🛟🛟 Enniskillen RNLI launched to assist a person onboard a vessel 🛟🛟

Just after 3.30pm on Friday 15 May, Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, Ted Dawber, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, following a report that a longboat (barge) had run aground around marker 55K.

Weather was cloudy with a light north-westerly wind.

The volunteer crew made the short distance to the Rossiagh area, located the casualty vessel and found the passenger onboard to be safe and well. It was established that a marker had previously been damaged and marked with a red buoy causing confusion with the entrance into the bay.

Due to the positioning of the barge and the surrounding environment it was deemed safer to leave the vessel in its position and take the passenger to a nearby jetty where a friend was moored. The anchor was deployed from the barge for extra security, and the position was passed to Belfast Coastguard. The crew and local coastguard team stayed with the passenger and assisted with arrangements to get the longboat refloated. The volunteer crew and lifeboat returned to station.

Speaking following the call out, Helm, Stephen Ingram, said: “The passenger did the right thing by phoning 999 and asking for Coastguard. We were happy to assist. Thank you to those involved who came in support of the rescue.”

Details can also be found at the RNLI news centre -

Just after 3.30pm on Friday 15 May, Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, Ted Dawber, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, following a report that a longboat (barge) had run aground around marker 55K.

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10/05/2026

🛟 Enniskillen RNLI assist five people on two vessels close to Devenish Island 🛟

Shortly before 6pm on Saturday 9 May, Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, Ted Dawber, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assist five people onboard two vessels.

Winds were northerly, Force 2 with good visibility.

The Coastguard requested assistance following a report that a J24 yacht, with three people onboard, had developed problems and was drifting close to Devenish Island. A second vessel, with two people onboard, went to help and developed engine problems. The Police Fermanagh & Omagh boat also launched and arrived at the scene first. All onboard were deemed safe and well and were transferred to the Police boat. The second casualty vessel was anchored, and the Y24 was taken under tow to the Lough Erne Yacht Club. The RNLI volunteer crew arrived at the scene and took the Shetland boat under tow to the Lough Erne Yacht Club, ensuring clear passage on the main navigation channel. The Lough Erne Coastguard Rescue Team were on shore to assist at Lough Erne Yacht Club.

Speaking following the call out, Andy Wilson, Enniskillen RNLI Helm, said: ‘‘It’s that time of year, when more people are starting to make the most of our waterways. With that in mind, we would ask all water users to carry out regular maintenance to their vessels and have a means of calling for assistance if you find yourself in trouble. 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.’’

Information can also be found on the RNLI News Centre -

Shortly before 6pm on Saturday 9 May, Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, Ted Dawber, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assist five people onboard two vessels.