Carrybridge RNLI

12/06/2026

🛟🛟Call Out🛟🛟

Carrybridge lifeboat crew launched at 9.48pm last night, 12 June, at the request of Belfast Coastguard to assess and assist two people on a broken down personal water craft approximately 1 mile downstream of Carrybridge.

The volunteer crew located the casualties and their craft and brought them back to Carrybridge Lifeboat Station were they were also assisted by Lough Erne Coastguard Rescue Team.

05/06/2026

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

Contact Emma on: +44 7568 649076

04/06/2026

Thanks to the Impartial Reporter for featuring one of our crew, Chris Cathcart, and the station at Carrybridge in this weeks paper and social media channels.

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Involvement with Carrybridge RNLI stretches beyond traditional volunteering.

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04/06/2026

🪙💷Fundraising💷🪙

Lisbellaw Young Farmers Club raises £1100 for RNLI life savers on Lough Erne

We were delighted to receive a generous donation of £1100 from Lisbellaw Young Farmers Club which was raised during their end of season awards ceremony and BBQ that was held on Friday 8 May 2026.

Representatives from Lisbellaw Young Farmers Club, James Morrison, Andrew Pennell and Evie Morrison, presented the cheque to Emma Burton, Chairperson and Ronnie Heslop Vice Chairperson of the Lough Erne Fundraising Group for the RNLI this evening. The club had picked their local RNLI stations to be their chosen charity for this year.

The RNLI on Lough Erne currently operate two Atlantic 85 B-Class lifeboats on the lake. One is based in Carrybridge and the other at Killadeas. The station in Enniskillen was opened in 2001 and the station in Carrybridge followed the next year, 2002. Both stations have received new state of the art buildings over the past ten years and these buildings and the lifeboats were only possible thanks to the generous donations of the local community.

Emma Burton, Chairperson of the Lough Erne Fundraising Branch and Launch Authority at Carrybridge RNLI commented “We were delighted to be their chosen charity for this year and are grateful to receive this generous donation to the lifesaving work of both lifeboat stations on Lough Erne. We would like to thank the club for the invitation to attend their BBQ. We definitely didn’t go home hungry and enjoyed meeting the club members and their families. On behalf of the fundraising group and both stations I’d like to congratulate all the prize winners and thank the local community for supporting this event. It is very much appreciated.”

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03/06/2026

Anyone for a round of golf? Thanks to Montgomery Finlay for this Fundraising effort.

⛳️ Join Us for a Special Charity Golf Day!

📅 Date: Friday 26th June 2026
📍 Location: Lough Erne Golf Resort
🏌️‍♂️ Tee Times Now Open
Call the Golf Shop to book your place: 028 6634 5766

This year marks a major milestone for Montgomery Finlay as we proudly celebrate 50 years in business — and what better way to mark the occasion than by giving back to our community ❤️

We’re hosting a Charity Golf Day in support of 5 incredible charities, and we’d love for you to be part of it!

🤝 Business Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Show your support and promote your business by sponsoring a tee box.
Contact Nick on 07835 194814 for more details.

Let’s come together for a fantastic day of golf, networking, and fundraising — all for great causes.

03/06/2026

Thanks to Montgomery Finlay for supporting our charity. It is much appreciated.

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 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-rnli-water-safety-webinar-for-primary-schools-ireland-tickets-1990465148842?aff=oddtdtcreator

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28/05/2026

🛟🛟Call Out🛟🛟

Late night call out for Carrybridge RNLI to assist broken down vessel

At 11.24pm on Wednesday 27 May, Carrybridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, Douglas Euan & Kay Richards was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assess a 4 metre vessel with four people on board, which had broken down approx. 0.5 mile South of Crom Estate.

Winds were South Easterly, Force 3. Visibility was good with clear skies.

Once on scene the volunteer crew came alongside the casualty vessel and assessed the four people on board who were safe.

The lifeboat crew then assessed the casualty vessel and found the engine on the boat would not engage gear. The lifeboat crew assessed the situation and due to the vessel’s location, the time of day which was now dark and also a possible navigational hazard as they were tied to a navigational marker. A decision was made and with the owner’s permission, the safest course of action was to carry out a tow so the people could be brought back to Bun where they had set out from.

Speaking following the call out, Stephen Scott, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer at Carrybridge RNLI advised all boat users: ‘‘During the start of 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 as well as having lifejackets for all on board. If you see someone in trouble on the water or are in difficulties yourself the number to dial is: 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.’’

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28/05/2026

🪙💷Fundraising💷🪙

Thursday 28 May 2026

Coffee money raises £500 for local RNLI life savers on Lough Erne

We were delighted to receive a generous donation of £500 from Mullaghdun Community Association which was raised at a coffee morning.

Cecilia Feely, Chairperson of Mullaghdun Community Association, and other committee members presented the cheque to Fintan Timoney representing the Lough Erne Fundraising Group for the RNLI.

The RNLI on Lough Erne currently operate two Atlantic 85 B-Class lifeboats on the lake. One is based in Carrybridge where Fintan is treasurer and the other at Killadeas. The station in Enniskillen was opened in 2001 and the station in Carrybridge followed the next year, 2002. Both stations have received new state of the art buildings over the past ten years and these buildings and the lifeboats were only possible thanks to the generous donations of the local community.

Stephen Scott, Lifeboat Operations Manager, at Carrybridge RNLI commented “We are delighted to receive this generous donation to the lifesaving work of both lifeboat stations on Lough Erne. On behalf of the fundraising group and both stations I’d like to thank the local community for supporting this event and Mullaghdun Community Association for choosing to support our charity. It is very much appreciated.”


Ends

Photo Detail: Cheque Presentation to Fintan Timoney on behalf of Lough Erne Fundraising branch from Mullaghdun Community Association

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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 😎