Dundalk Sub Aqua Search And Rescue

05/02/2026

With the threat of flooding within the Dundalk area extended until 18:00 Friday February 6th Dundalk Sub Aqua Search and Rescue wish to advise that they are available to assist if homes become inaccessible. Please call Finbarr 087 2843720.

28/12/2025

Dundalk Sub Aqua Search and Rescue are holding their Annual Bucket Collection in Dundalk and Blackrock on New Years Eve

The Club Search and Rescue Unit is a group of trained volunteers who are available to help in searches for missing persons all over the country. The Club relies on local fundraising and are grateful for the continued support from the community. Please donate on the day cash or with qr code available and you can also donate online now with the following link.🙏

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07/12/2025

Dundalk Sub Aqua Search and Recovery Unit assisting in the ongoing search of missing person Benjamin Scott (14) on day 19 of a search operation in Navan. This is a multi agency operation with agencies and other search and rescue teams out daily.

Anyone with information on Benjamin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Navan Garda Station on 046 9036100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

22/11/2025

The National Search and Recovery Conference was held last weekend in Athlone. Divers from clubs all over Ireland were in attendance. There were lectures from Search and Recovery coordinators, Marine Rescue agencies and Medical personnel. A number of our Divers were involved. This was a great opportunity to meet up with other clubs, exchange ideas and learn from the experiences of others.

11/11/2025

Congratulations Bernie, our 2025 Club Volunteer. Bernie recieved his award at the annual Louth Local Sports Partnership reception last night.

18/09/2025

Dundalk Sub Aqua held their AGM last night, welcoming the committee members elected for this coming year 🎉👏🏻
From left to right -

Dive officer - Finbarr Dillon
Secretary - Carol Callan
Chairperson - Margaret McCarthy
Safety officer -Joe Murphy
PRO - Caroline Whately
Training officer - Eddie Finnegan
Maintenance officer - Ken Corcoran
Treasurer - Laurence Lord

06/09/2025

Dundalk Sub Aqua Search And Rescue Unit took part in National Services Day at Merchants Quay Drogheda, today Saturday 6th Sept.

Alongside other National Services such as An Garda Síochána, Army, Custaim, RNLI, Ambulance Service, Boyne River Rescue, Order of Malta, Fire Service & others.

Lots of information & recruitment was provided by all participants to the many visitors who came along to view.

Dundalk Sub Aqua Search And Rescue Unit are always on call should our services be required. We work with all the emergency agencies throughout the island of Ireland.

16/08/2025

Dundalk Sub Aqua Search And Rescue Unit, took full advantage of the recent spell of good weather & dived on the shipwreck "The Hebron" (Dauntless) last Sunday.

The Hebron lies largely intact on a sandbank 11.5km south of Carlingford lough. Appox 2km off the Kilkeel coast.

The Hebron sank June 22nd 1954, while on a trip to Warrenpoint, with the loss of seven lives.

The Hebron lies at 28m below the surface and a very enjoyable dive was had by all our experienced divers.

Dundalk Sub Aqua Search And Rescue Unit are always on call should our services be required. We work with all the emergency agencies throughout the island of Ireland. We are a voluntary organisation who give up our time freely to search the waters for missing people.

11/08/2025

Dundalk Sub Aqua divers, all happy & smiling after a successful recreational dive at the Blockhouse in Carlingford lough.

03/08/2025

Dundalk Sub Aqua Member Qualifies As Moniteur 2 Diver:

Dundalk Sub Aqua Search And Rescue Unit would like to congratulate one of our own Damien Welby on achieving his moniteur 2 divers status.

Damien is a member of An Garda Síochána, originally from Co. Donegal, now based in Co. Louth, where he resides with his wife & children.

He reached his diver 3star divers certificate during the covid pandemic, which was no easy task, with his duties at home & as a front line worker.

In the context of C.F.T. (Irish Underwater Council).
Moniteur 2, a diver has achieved the highest level of recreational diving, this is after a rigorous intense assessment process.

Damien has also been involved in a number searches with Dundalk Sub Aqua Search And Rescue Unit.

Dundalk Sub Aqua Search And Rescue Unit are always on call should our services be required.
We work with all the emergency agencies throughout the island of Ireland.

21/07/2025

Dundalk Sub Aqua Search And Rescue Unit travelled to Mallinbeg, Co. Donegal at the weekend, we're they enjoyed exceptional diving conditions.

Divers also done a night dive in Mallinbeg bay. The pic shows the torches of our divers.

The team were made up of Search & Rescue divers & club recreational divers, along with our fabulous diver photographer's.