Mallow Search and Rescue

Mallow Search and Rescue Mallow Search and Rescue is a registered charity based in Mallow Co.Cork. Mallow Search and Rescue is a voluntary organisation based in Mallow, Co. Cork.

We are involved in water based missing persons searches, as well as providing safety boat cover for water based events. We currently have over thirty members from all walks of life including a Plumber, Electrician, Paramedic, Software Developer and many more. These volunteers fill the numerous roles required within the unit including divers, sonar operators, boat drivers and support personnel. The

unit presently has four boats, including 2 rigid hull inflatable boats and 2 inflatable boats, which provide us with the ability to search in all types of water including rivers, streams and lakes. The unit also has a C-Max CM2 Side Scan Sonar donated by the O’ Tuama family. This sonar provides a clear picture of the sea floor improving our search capability and decreasing search times in the majority of cases. The sonar is not always successful at locating the missing person but reduces the time divers are in the water by detecting possible targets for our search team to investigate. The sonar also helps with being able to identify possible underwater hazards such as trees, pipes etc before divers enter the water, providing a safer environment to work in. The organisation annually holds a fundraising raft run along the Blackwater river, from Mallow to Killavullen and all donations go towards the upkeep of the base and the equipment. Along with other fundraisers organised by members of the public this forms all of our funding which allows us to provide our service all year round to upgrade and maintain our equipment.

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05/09/2026

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National Services Day, Mahon Point, Cork, Ireland 5th September 2026

We are taking part in the national services day with all the other volunteer agencies today. It takes place in Mahon poi...
05/09/2026

We are taking part in the national services day with all the other volunteer agencies today. It takes place in Mahon point if you’d like to drop in and say hello. It would be great for young kids to see the equipment used by rescue services.

We are very sad to hear of the passing of Eric Keane a member of the Civil Defence Cork North & East. Eric from Mallow ,...
12/08/2026

We are very sad to hear of the passing of Eric Keane a member of the Civil Defence Cork North & East. Eric from Mallow , volunteered with the civil defence for two years. His loss will be felt throughout the unit. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family.

Thank you Johnathan O’ Callaghan who visited Mallow Search & Rescue with his mum and sister last Tuesday. Johnathan held...
06/08/2026

Thank you Johnathan O’ Callaghan who visited Mallow Search & Rescue with his mum and sister last Tuesday. Johnathan held a Wild Country and Western night in the stand Bar in kanturk. He donated the proceeds to our unit. Thank you Johnathan , it’s much appreciated 🙏

01/08/2026

Members of MSAR spent hours training with drones in Allihies yesterday to improve their search & rescue skills.

Thank you Steve Crowley and all the people who supported his 100km walk in aid of Mallow Search and rescue. Steve recent...
25/07/2026

Thank you Steve Crowley and all the people who supported his 100km walk in aid of Mallow Search and rescue. Steve recently donated €4210 which he raised from his epic walk. Thank you Steve it’s very much appreciated 🙏

Thank you to Broomhill Vintage Car Club who organised a vintage car show yesterday in Coachford. They raised money for l...
13/07/2026

Thank you to Broomhill Vintage Car Club who organised a vintage car show yesterday in Coachford. They raised money for local charities.

Thank you to our members who volunteered to provide safety cover for the Irish rowing championships in Farren Woods for ...
12/07/2026

Thank you to our members who volunteered to provide safety cover for the Irish rowing championships in Farren Woods for the last three days. Well done to all involved

02/07/2026

- July 2025

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Broom Lane
Mallow

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