After almost half a century volunteering with the RNLI, Kieran Cotter has stood down. He tells CHRIS DUNNE about the highs and lows of his career and what he is planning next

KIERAN Cotter retired as Coxswain of the Baltimore Lifeboat on December 30 after 45 years of dedicated service. The Cape Clear native leaves behind a great legacy following his distinguished career with the Baltimore Lifeboat.

Youghal RNLI has posted an impactful video on social media warning the public about the power of winter waves. "Half of the people who die at the coast didn't plan to enter the water. "The power of winter waves can catch you out," the video states.

The parents of a 20-year-old Crosshaven RNLI crew member are asking Cork people to support the charity’s Christmas appeal to help volunteers continue their lifesaving work through the challenges of Covid-19.

Baltimore RNLI performed a medical evacuation this morning from Heir Island, off the coast of West Cork.

Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide assistance to an injured woman late last night.

Crosshaven RNLI were battling the elements yesterday evening, facing waves of up to two metres as they joined a multi-agency search.

Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide a medical evacuation yesterday - the third in as many days. They were called to the latest incident at Sherkin Island off the coast of Baltimore, West Cork.

The Baltimore RNLI were called out twice in a 14 hour period to provide two separate medical evacuations from Cape Clear Island off the coast of Baltimore, West Cork.

CALLS have been made for restrictions on the use of inflatable devices at sea following a string of incidents in Cork and across the globe that have put lives at risk.

A FISHING boat with two people on board was towed to safety in the early hours of this morning off the coast of West Cork.The Margaret Bench of Solihull lifeboat was launched from Union Hall just before 5.50am to respond to the fishing vessel west ...

The RNLI have urged people to be wary when walking near water after they had to rescue woman who was injured in a fall in Youghal Harbour this evening.

Volunteer crew members at Kinsale RNLI were called out yesterday evening to assist four people after a RIB they were on board lost power.  The alarm was raised at approximately 6pm yesterday evening.

FOUR people were rescued off the coast of west Cork last night after their yacht got into difficulty. The four were on board the yacht near Union Hall when it suffered engine difficulties at around 9pm.

A search for a sinking vessel in Cork has been stood down after being declared a hoax. Volunteers from the Crosshaven RNLI were tasked to respond to reports that a vessel with four people on board was sinking off Spike Island.

A 35-year-old man, who is understood to be from Cork City, is in a very serious condition in hospital with possible spinal injuries following a diving incident at Nohoval Cove near Kinsale today.

A man in his 30s is in critical condition after a diving accident at Nohoval Cove in Cork.

Donal O'Driscoll, a founding member of Castletownbere RNLI station has been remembered as a "great leader with a steady hand on the wheel" following his passing.

Trish Austin, a mainstay of the Fundraising Branch of Crosshaven RNLI, has been remembered as a kind and generous person always willing to help others following her passing.  She passed away yesterday morning in Marymount Hospice on her 66th birthday.

FRIDAY saw a record-breaking €20,000 raised for Ballycotton RNLI at a Downton Abbey themed gala at Ballymaloe House. The entire proceeds will go to the charity organisation dedicated to saving lives at sea.

Two sailors and their boat were rescued from the rocks of Spanish Island, near Baltimore harbour today by the RNLI.The Baltimore RNLI were called into action by the Irish Coast Guard after 4.30pm to assist two people who got into difficulty with ...

Kinsale RNLI were called out this morning to assist a Yacht returning from the Fastnet Race held over the weekend. The Fastnet Race is held every two years over a course of 608 nautical miles (1,126 km).

Baltimore RNLI has been called out for a second time in two days, to assist a 30-foot yacht with one person on board off the coast of West Cork.

A CORK man has paid tribute to Kinsale RNLI for saving his horse from drowning following a dramatic turn of events.

The RNLI has produced a new video marking the anniversary of Daunt Rock rescue, off the Cork coast in 1936. The rescue carried out by the Ballycotton Lifeboat crew, was called “one of the most demanding RNLI rescues ever.