Fethard RNLI Lifeboat Station

03/10/2026

Two weeks on from our open day and we are still thinking about how successful it was. Thank you again to everyone that came along and supported us.

We would also like to offer a special thanks to all of our sponsors that helped make the day a success.
Aldridge Lodge
Passage East Ferry Company
Dillons Londis Fethard-On-Sea
Aroma Beauty Laser & Skin Clinic
Byrne's Ballyhack
Scurri
Keith Murphy

Thank you everyone for helping us to save lives at sea 💙

19/09/2026

A massive thank you to everyone that visited, took part and supported our open day and 30th anniversary celebrations today.
We couldn’t do what we do without the continued support of our community.
Thank you 💙

19/09/2026

It’s almost time!
Please avail of parking in the GAA Pitch kindly offered by Fethard St. Mogues G.A.A. Club

💫💫Fethard RNLI 30th Anniversary and Open Day💫💫
Come join us on Saturday 19th of September 1-4pm to celebrate 30 years of the re-opened Fethard Lifeboat Station.
Come meet the crew, tour the lifeboat station, explore the D class lifeboat and Land Rover, visit our Water Safety stand and learn how to stay safe on and near the water, and how to check your lifejacket is keeping you safe.
Join us for music, refreshments, garden games and fantastic raffle prizes!
Everybody is welcome, with fun for all the family

18/09/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming you all to Fethard RNLI Lifeboat Station tomorrow.
We’ve been told there will be lots of hot dogs and tasty treats so don’t miss out 😁

💫💫Fethard RNLI 30th Anniversary and Open Day💫💫
Come join us on Saturday 19th of September 1-4pm to celebrate 30 years of the re-opened Fethard Lifeboat Station.
Come meet the crew, tour the lifeboat station, explore the D class lifeboat and Land Rover, visit our Water Safety stand and learn how to stay safe on and near the water, and how to check your lifejacket is keeping you safe.
Join us for music, refreshments, garden games and fantastic raffle prizes!
Everybody is welcome, with fun for all the family

16/09/2026

There’s still time to get your raffle tickets at Ramsgrange Post Office, The Wheelhouse Cafe & Garden Centre, or message us.

💫💫Fethard RNLI 30th Anniversary and Open Day💫💫
Come join us on Saturday 19th of September 1-4pm to celebrate 30 years of the re-opened Fethard Lifeboat Station.
Come meet the crew, tour the lifeboat station, explore the D class lifeboat and Land Rover, visit our Water Safety stand and learn how to stay safe on and near the water, and how to check your lifejacket is keeping you safe.
Join us for music, refreshments, garden games and fantastic raffle prizes!
Everybody is welcome, with fun for all the family

14/09/2026

It was a busy weekend at Fethard RNLI Lifeboat Station as we were tasked 3 times in three days.

On Friday afternoon we were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to assist a person suffering a medical emergency aboard a vessel. As the lifeboat arrived in Slade to launch the casualty was already ashore and being treated by Fethard on-sea Coast Guard Unit. The crew stood by until the ambulance arrived.

On Saturday evening we were tasked to two people who had become stranded on rocks near Sandeel Bay after being cut off by the rising tide. In challenging conditions, including fog, strong winds and high tide, the volunteers safely recovered both casualties and brought them ashore at Slade Harbour where Fethard on-sea Coast Guard Unit were waiting on shore.

The pagers sounded once again on Sunday afternoon as we were tasked to a report of missing divers. As the lifeboat launched in Slade Harbour the Coast Guard informed the crew that the divers had been located safe and well with no further assistance required.

Involved in this weekend's shouts were afloat crew Eoin Bird, John Colfer, Mick Roche, Cathal O'Connell, Peter Mullan, Tricia Rice, driver/shore crew Thomas Stafford, Brendan O'Callaghan, Siani Blanchfield and Martin Doran and Launch Authorities Walter Foley, Pat Wallace, Peter Barry and Domini Codd.

LOM Domini Codd said:
‘This was a busy weekend, but it shows the selfless and dedicated nature of our volunteers who are always ready to answer the call for help.

‘We would like to commend all those who called for help this weekend. It highlights the importance of always having a suitable means of calling for help when visiting the coast.
If you get into difficulty or see somebody else that may be in difficulty on or near the water, use Marine VHF channel 16 or dial 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.’

https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2026/september/14/fethard-rnli-rescues-two-people-as-volunteers-respond-three-times-in-three-days

11/09/2026

🌊 Become a Volunteer Water Safety Officer with Fethard RNLI Lifeboat Station.

Do you have a passion for water safety and a desire to lead positive change in your local community?

As a Volunteer Water Safety Officer, you'll coordinate and lead local water safety activity, develop targeted interventions for at-risk groups, and work alongside RNLI volunteers to help prevent drowning incidents in coastal and inland water environments.

✅ Lead and support a team of Water Safety Advisers
✅ Help shape local water safety plans
✅ Gain valuable leadership and planning experience
✅ Flexible volunteering with full training provided

Join us and help save lives through drowning prevention.

https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/water-safety-officer-fethard-618285.html

10/09/2026

We are counting down the days to our 30th celebration and open day on September 19th.
There are some fantastic raffle prizes up for grabs including a grocery hamper, Samsung Galaxy tablet, Aldridge Lodge €100 voucher, Dillon’s Londis €50 voucher and Passage East Ferry ticket.
Tickets are available to purchase in Ramsgrange Post Office or just contact us here!

💫💫Fethard RNLI 30th Anniversary and Open Day💫💫
Come join us on Saturday 19th of September 1-4pm to celebrate 30 years of the re-opened Fethard Lifeboat Station.
Come meet the crew, tour the lifeboat station, explore the D class lifeboat and Land Rover, visit our Water Safety stand and learn how to stay safe on and near the water, and how to check your lifejacket is keeping you safe.
Join us for music, refreshments, garden games and fantastic raffle prizes!
Everybody is welcome, with fun for all the family

06/09/2026