Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit

02/06/2026

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Charity Name: Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit
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Location: Connacht
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29/05/2026

On Saturday, 23rd May, OMCSU were on the water at Blackrock, Salthill, supporting Round 1 of the 2026 Galway Bay Swim time trials.

The time trial is an important step for swimmers preparing for the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim later this summer.

OMCSU provided water safety support throughout the session, helping to ensure swimmers could focus on their qualification swim in a safe and well-managed environment.

The Galway Bay Swim is one of Ireland’s longest one-day swims, crossing from Aughinish in Co. Clare to Blackrock in Salthill, and continues to raise vital funds for Cancer Care West.

Well done to everyone who took part in Round 1, and thanks to all organisers, volunteers and support crews involved.

09/05/2026

Thank you to our volunteers who participated in Darkness Into Light Oranmore this morning.
It is always such a meaningful event, and lovely to meet up with friends, family and neighbours.

Thank you to our colleagues Oranmore Civil Defence who looked after the Health & Safety for the event.

05/05/2026

Wishing Olivia the very best as she retires after an incredible 23 years of service with RNLI, Galway Lifeboat Station.
Thank you from all of us.

02/04/2026

Search Update: Standing down.

We extend our sympathies to the family and friends of the person who was recovered from the River Corrib yesterday afternoon.
May he Rest in Peace.

Very well done to the Garda Water Unit who recovered the casualty. A difficult job for those involved.

Our thanks to OMCSU members who were involved in the search over the past week, along with our colleagues in An Garda Síochána Galway Irish Coast Guard - Costelloe Bay Cleggan Coast Guard Galway Civil Defence Rescue 115 RNLI, Galway Lifeboat Station

And lastly, thank you to the Commercial Boat Club for the use of their facilities, and for their support during this search.

29/03/2026

Our Boat and Drone crews gathered early this morning to continue in the search for a missing person in the Upper River Corrib.

Joined by the Garda Water Unit, and Irish Coast Guard Units from Costello Bay and Cleggan, along with Civil Defence Units from Galway.

Many thanks to our volunteers and to our SAR colleagues involved, and to the Commercial Boat Club in Woodquay for your support.

An Garda Síochána Galway Irish Coast Guard - Costelloe Bay Cleggan Coast Guard Galway Civil Defence Commercial Boat Club

27/03/2026

Today we continued to provide assistance in the search for a person who entered the River Corrib.

Many thanks to our Drone and Boat Crews.

Sincere thanks also to the Commercial Boat Club who allowed us use of their facilities.

Irish Coast Guard - Costelloe Bay An Garda Síochána Galway Galway Civil Defence

26/03/2026

We are currently assisting in a search operation after reports of a person entering the River Corrib.

Our Drone operators and Boat crew mobilised earlier today.

A special mention to Galway Civil Defence, An Garda Síochána Galway, RNLI, Galway Lifeboat Station, Rescue 115, Irish Coast Guard - Costelloe Bay, and Fire and Rescue Galway who were tasked in the early hours of this morning.

23/03/2026

Search update - Standing down.

We are saddened but grateful that a body was recovered from the waters of Galway Bay yesterday evening, R.I.P.

We wish to thank our Unit Zone Leaders, Boat crew, Drone operators, Base team, Catering team and Pastoral Care team and indeed all volunteers who put in a tremendous effort over the past two weeks or so.

So many other organisations have been involved in this search and we would like to thank them most sincerely.

An Garda Síochána Galway Cleggan Coast Guard Irish Coast Guard - Costelloe Bay Rescue 115 Galway Civil Defence Claddagh Watch Patrol Mayo Civil Defence Clare Civil Defence Irish Coast Guard - Doolin Galway Dog Search and Rescue Galway Sub Aqua Club Irish Coast Guard Fixed Wing 120 Foxtrot. JPD Media Hen Harrier Project

A particular mention of thanks to RNLI, Galway Lifeboat Station crew who were involved in the recovery operation.

We would also like to thank the Galway Bay Sailing Club who again opened their doors for us to operate from.

21/03/2026

🔴 Search Update 🔴
***Assistance Required again tomorrow***

Sincere thanks to all volunteers. We will continue tomorrow, Sunday 22nd of March, meeting at 12pm at the Galway Bay Sailing Club.

A significant effort by so many organisations today, covering a vast amount of ground.

Please help tomorrow to bring Damien home.

Cleggan Coast Guard Irish Coast Guard - Costelloe Bay An Garda Síochána Galway Galway Civil Defence RNLI, Galway Lifeboat Station Mayo Civil Defence Clare Civil Defence Rescue 115 Claddagh Watch Patrol