Blessington Rescue Boat

13/07/2026

🚨 Callout (13/07/2026) 🚨

At 1:45pm today, Blessington Rescue Boat was tasked to a vessel on Blessington Lakes after it suffered engine failure and required assistance.

Our volunteer crew responded promptly, located the vessel, and safely established a tow back to Russellstown Bay.

Thankfully, all persons on board were safe and well, and no medical assistance was required.

Following the successful conclusion of the incident, the crew returned to base and the rescue boat was made ready for service.

As always, we’d encourage everyone heading onto the water to:

•Carry the appropriate safety equipment.

•Ensure your engine and vessel are in good working order before setting out.

•Wear a suitable lifejacket at all times.

•Let someone know your plans before heading onto the water.

If you see anyone in distress on the water, don’t hesitate to call 999 or 112, ask for the Coast Guard, and request Blessington Rescue Boat.

A big thank you to our volunteer crew for their quick response, and to the coast guard for all their assistance.

Blessington Rescue Boat

11/07/2026

Quick reminder as the weather heats up🌞

swimming is not permitted in Blessington Lakes or Poulaphouca Reservoir.

If you see someone in trouble, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Gardaí or Coast Guard and request the Blessington Rescue Boat.

Stay safe and enjoy the weekend 🌞🌞

☀️ Water Safety Reminder ☀️

With the hot weather, please stay safe around Blessington Lakes and the Poulaphouca Reservoir.

🚫 Swimming is not permitted. The water contains hidden dangers and conditions can change quickly.

🚨 If you see anyone in distress, call 999 or 112 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard or Gardaí. Request the Blessington Rescue Boat to assist.

Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine responsibly.

Blessington Rescue Boat

26/06/2026

☀️ Water Safety Reminder ☀️

With the hot weather, please stay safe around Blessington Lakes and the Poulaphouca Reservoir.

🚫 Swimming is not permitted. The water contains hidden dangers and conditions can change quickly.

🚨 If you see anyone in distress, call 999 or 112 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard or Gardaí. Request the Blessington Rescue Boat to assist.

Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine responsibly.

Blessington Rescue Boat

23/06/2026

Many thanks to Heart Safety Solutions for carrying out a First Aid Responsder course for Rescue boat Volunteers. They also donated an AED Automated External Difibulator. Many thanks also to our instructor Sean and the team at HSS.

02/06/2026

2/6/26 Crew training.
This evening we carried out a training exercise in Russellstown focusing on persons in the water.
We would like to thank all the crew that attended and a thank you to Alex our training Officer for organising the evening.

25/05/2026

12/12/2025

Public Thank You Letter
from Blessington Rescue Boat

On behalf of everyone at Blessington Rescue Boat, we wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the community for the extraordinary support shown during this year’s Christmas Truck and Tractor Run. Your generosity fuels our work and strengthens our ability to serve the people of Blessington and the surrounding areas.

A special word of thanks goes to our main sponsors:

The Ballymore Inn for their generous €100 voucher

Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort for the wonderful gift of Dinner for Two

We are equally grateful to all of our supporting sponsors, whose kindness helped make this event a truly memorable success:

Enda’s Grocers Ballymore

Crimins Butchers Blessington

Murphy’s Bar Blessington

Between Two Coffee Blessington

The Office Shop Blessington

Brew 21 Blessington

Pistachio Gelato and Coffee Blessington

Bryko Builders Providers Blessington

Ducks and Hats Blessington

Texaco Blessington

McGreals Blessington

CJ Autos Blessington

SuperValu Blessington

The Moody Rooster Café Blessington

Your contributions—large and small—played a vital role in supporting our fundraising efforts, and we deeply appreciate every business and individual who stood behind us.

A huge and sincere thank you also goes to Russborough House and Parklands, the generous hosts of the Christmas Tractor and Truck Run. Their hospitality and support provided the perfect home for this much-loved community event.

To everyone involved, from sponsors to participants to spectators: thank you. Your community spirit keeps us afloat—quite literally—and allows us to continue serving with dedication and pride.

With gratitude,
Blessington Rescue Boat Committee