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Listing of services for 2007 | Top
ID Date Launch Rehoused Details Wind Sea Crew
44/07 6.12.07 1700 1830 Yacht reported in difficulties near Fountainstown. Vessel found high and dry, no persons at risk. SW7-8 Rought Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor, Bernard Lynch
43/07 26.11.07 21:30 00:10 Car in the water at Horgans Quay. Stood by until NS Divers attended. Calm Smooth Mark Bushe, Tina Bushe, James Fegan.
42/07 22.11.07 1740 1755 8m angling vessel disabled off Scotchman's Point. Towed to mooring in Crosshaven. NE4 Slight Kieran Coniry, Stephen Hyde, Mark Bushe.
41/07 18.11.07 1035 1130 While on exercise tasked to capsized canoeist off Aghada. Canoeist recovered by other vessel, taken on board LB and handed over to Ambulance on shore. N4 Moderate David Venner, Sandra Farrell, Kevin Higgins.
40/07 28.10.07 1547 1615 Vessel reported adrift near Limekiln Corner. Found to be well aground above HW mark. S2 Calm David Venner, Geraldine Farrell, Ian Venner.
39/07 19.10.07 n/a 1602 On completion of 38/07 tasked to report of RIB disabled off Roches Point. Area searched, nothing found. SW3 Moderate Tina Bushe, Sandra Farrell, Kevin Higgins
38/07 15.10.07 1527 n/a Launched to reports of jetskis adrift - found to be ok. SW3 Slight Tina Bushe, Sandra Farrell, Kevin Higgins
37/07 6.10.07 1440 1515 21' powerboat disabled off Spike. Towed to Crosshaven. SE3 Slight Ian Venner, Kevin Higgins, Tina Bushe.
36/07 5.10.07 1045 1130 20' angling vessel swamped on mooring - towed to Crosshaven BY and pumped out. E1 Calm Mark Lewis (Kinsale)
Kevin Higgins
35/05 11.9.07 2154 2250 2 POB liferaft 14 miles SSE of Roches Point. Located by Crosshaven Lifeboat, recovered to LB and passed to Ballycotton. Courtmacsherry LB and Rescue 115 also tasked. NW Slight Mark Bushe, Ian Venner, Kevin Higgins.
34/07 9.9.07 16:05 16:45 12 persons cut off by the incoming tide at Whitebay. LB evacuated all 12 to the main beach. Crosshaven CG boat and Civil Defence stood by during the rescue. W2-3 Slight Ian Venner, Ritchie Kelliher, Kevin Higgins.
33/07 8.9.07 2110 2320 25' angling vessel out of fuel in Rocky Bay. LB brought fuel out, refuelled vessel & escorted to Passage. Calm Calm Alan Venner, Gary Heslin, Brian Ring
32/07 25.8.07 1450 1545 25' fishing vessel aground on the Dutchman. Towed off by Whispering Comet and LB then towed vessel to the Pier in Crosshaven. SE2-3 Slight Gary Heslin, Aidan O'Connor, Ritchie Kelliher.
31/07 23.8.07 1235 1330 Launched to 30' yacht taking water on mooring. Pumped out and faulty seacock secured. S2-3 Slight Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor, Geraldine Farrell
30/07 11.8.07 1740 1906 MOB from yacht off East Ferry with head injury. Collar & O2 used to stabilise and handed over to Ambulance. W2 Slight Aidan O'Connor, Ian Venner, Gary Heslin
29/07 6.8.07 2210 2305 Report of red flare off Trabolgan. Area searched, nothing found. SW3 Slight Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor, Christy O'Sullivan
28/07 3.8.07 1458 1640 10m FV with 1 POB taking water. Salvage pump used to dewater vessel and the crew stopped the leak. FV "Jon Buoy" also assisted, as well as Crosshaven CG Boat. SW3 Slight David Venner, Geraldine Farrell, Sandra Farrell, Gary Heslin.
27/07 30.7.07 1705 1730 Launched to report of an overdue dinghy with 2 children on board. Later reported safe & well. W3 Calm Aidan O'Connor, David Venner, Warren Forbes
26/07 30.7.07 1131 1240 Disabled sailing yacht with 2 POB disabled 2 miles S Roches Point. Towed to Crosshaven. SE 3 Calm David Venner, Aidan O'Connor, Stephen Hyde
25/07 28.7.07 0804 0845 4.85m rib adrift from mooring. Returned to mooring and established no persons missing. Calm Calm David Venner, Alan Venner, Kevin Higgins.
24/07 22.7.07 2129 2148 MOB from 10 punt at Aghada. Self recovered as lifeboat arrived on scene. E2 Slight Ian Venner Alan Venner Aidan O'Connor.
23/07 20.7.07 1934 2049 18' bayliner disabled 3 miles SE Roches Point. Towed to Crosshaven. NW2 Calm David Venner, Sandra Farrell, Geraldine Farrell.
22/07 9.7.07 1745 1945 Clothing found on Inch strand, suspected children missing. Ballycotton LB, Rescue 117, LE Orla, Crosshaven CG Boat & Guileen CG unit tasked. False Alarm with Good Intent. NW6 Moderate Tina Bushe, Stephen Hyde, Kevin Higgins.
21/07 27.6.07 2015 2200 17' bayliner disabled 1 mile S Roches Point with 2 POB. Towed to Crosshaven. S1-2 Calm Mark Bushe, Tina Bushe, James Fegan.
20/07 25.6.07 1720 1735 20' yacht with 1 POB in difficulties off The Point. Towed to mooring and crew landed. NW6-7 Choppy Aidan O'Connor, David Venner, Tina Bushe
19/07 25.6.07 1700 1720 4.85m rib swamping on mooring off Scotchman's Point. Towed to boatyard. NW6-7 Choppy Aidan O'Connor, David Venner, Tina Bushe
18/07 22.6.07 50 230 10m yacht foul of pots off Roches Point. Diver brought to scene, yacht released and escorted to Crosshaven. NE2-3 Calm Mark Bushe, David Venner, Ritchie Kelleher.
17/07 20.6.07 1930 N/a Surfers reported in difficutly. Stood down while launching. N/a N/a Mark Bushe, Aidan O'Connor, Gary Heslin
16/07 9.6.07 1950 2016 2m punt with 2 POB in difficulties off Haulboline. Towed to Cobh by another vessel, LB stood by. Calm Calm Mark Bushe, Ritchie Kelleher, Sandra Farrell
15/07 7.6.07 2316 15 20' bayliner on fire in East Ferry, 4 POB. Persons recovered and vessel sunk before lifeboat arrived on scene. Calm Calm Mark Bushe, Alan Venner, Sandra Farrell
14/07 27.5.07 1721 1830 14m motorboat disabled and adrift off Monkstown with 2 POB. Secured to mooring at Passage West. N5-6 Moderate Kieran Coniry, Ritchie Kelleher, Kevin Higgins.
13/07 23.5.07 1220 1350 7m powerboat possibly on fire at Ringabella. Ballycotton LB & "Buddy M" also responded. No fire found, towed to Crosshaven. W2 Slight Aidan O'Connor, Warren Forbes, Sandra Farrell
12/07 20.5.07 1120 1200 Boat reported on rocks near Trabolgan - False alarm with good intent. LB stood down on arrival on scene. S2 Slight Ritchie Kelleher, Mark Bushe, Aidan O'Connor.
11/07 18.5.07 1830 1930 13m yacht dragging anchor in Drakes Pool. Towed to Hugh Coveny Pier. W5-6 Slight Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe, Brian Ring.
10/07 6.5.07 1230 1330 4.2m sailing dinghy capsized off Spike. Crew recovered to LB, dinghy righted and towed to Crosshaven. W-NW Moderate Ian Venner, Mark Bushe, Ritchie Kelliher
09/07 26.4.07 1000 1045 6.5m rib disabled off Ringabella - restarted by own crew and escorted into Cork Harbour. Var1 Smooth Aidan O'Connor, Warren Forbes, Brian Ring
08/07 8.4.07 1830 1915 10' punt disabled off No. 10. Towed to Crosshaven. NW1-2 Calm Gary Heslin, Geraldine Farrell, Ritchie Kelliher
07/07 1.4.07 1530 1758 Car in the water off Monkstown. Driver rescued by sailor, LB stood by while Navy Divers examined car and recovered it using a crane. TBC Slight Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe
06/07 28.3.07 1800 1815 Vessel disabled off Spike Island. Tow provided by another vessel nearby; lifeboat stood down on route. NW 4-5 Slight Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Kevin Higgins
05/07 23.3.07 1115 1230 Launched to assist Crosshaven CG and Gardai recover a body from Poulgorm near Myrtleville. Body taken onto LB from the beach and recovered to station. SE 2-3 Moderate Ian Venner, Bernard Lynch, Aidan O'Connor, Kevin Higgins
04/07 27.2.07 1128 1200 PIW at Popes Quay, Cork City. Recovered by Cork City Fire Service, lifeboat stood down on route. W 4-5 Moderate Aidan O'Connor, Geraldine Farrell, Alan Barton
03/07 20.1.07 1931 2000 4 persons in dinghy adrift and workboat with 2 POB caught in moorings in Crosshaven river while trying to refloat another vessel. Workboat secured, dinghy drifted ashore & all 6 persons recovered to station. W 7-8 Slight Ian Venner, Mark Bushe,Ritchie Kelleher, Geraldine Farrell
02/07 17.1.07 1800 2050 Person reported in water off Passage West. Area searched with Pilot Launch, Crosshaven Coastguard team, Carrigaline & Cork CIty Fire Service. Later confirmed as a malicious hoax. WSW 5-6 Moderate Gary Heslin, Warren Forbes, Sandra Farrell
01/07 13.1.07 1500 1600 35' motor boat reported dragging moorings in Passage West. Position passed to Port Ops and vessel left on own moorings. WNW 8-9 Moderate Ian Venner, Mark Bushe,Ritchie Kelleher

Listing of services for 2006 | Top


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 Date     Launch Rehsd. Details Crew
45/06 22 Dec n/a n/a 70' fishing vessel taking water alongside pier (next to station). Salvage pump put on board and assisted Fire Service with dewatering.Weather: Wind n/a, Sea n/a n/a
44/06 20 Dec 14:03 15:11 While on exercise LB was called to a 25' boat being launched in the point whose trailer had broken free of the drawbar. Boat & trailer returned to the slip, removed from trailer and then boat towed to Crosshaven Boatyard.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Bernard Lynch
43/06 6 Dec 18:04 18:20 Yachtsman having difficulties coming ashore from a mooring in Monkstown. Landed safely before LB arrived on scene. Weather: Wind SW 6-7, Sea rough Aidan O'Connor, Kevin Higgins, Alan Barton
42/06 26 Nov 11:20 11:35 Launched to report of swimmer in difficulty off Myrtleville. Crosshaven CG unit also attended by road and confirmed casualty ashore safe & well before LB arrived on scene. Weather: Wind S 5, Sea moderate Gary Heslin, Michael Canty, Mark Bushe
41/06 23 Nov 17:40 18:25 8m MV aground in Whitebay after breaking moorings. Stood by until HW but too dangerous to attempt refloating (no-one on board). Weather: Wind SW 5-6, Sea moderate Kieran Coniry, Michael Meade, Mark Bushe, Kevin Higgins.
40/06 06 Oct 16:50 18:30 12m yacht adrift from moorings causing damage. Secured to alternative mooring.Weather: Wind NW 6-7, Sea slight. Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe, James Fegan.
39/06 01 Oct 22:25 22:40 Vessel reported on fire off Inch beach. Ballycotton LB also tasked, both stood down after 5 minutes - false alarm with good intent.Weather: Wind NW 3-4, Sea moderate Gary Heslin, Kieran Coniry, Ritchie Kelliher.
38/06 19 Sept 18:53 19:45 Punt reported adrift off Bull Rock. Recovered to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind Sw 4-5, Sea rough Gary Heslin, Tina Bushe, Aidan O'Connor.
37/06 15 Sept 21:00 22:05 7m yacht aground off Spike due to failed steering. Refloated and towed to Monkstown. Weather: Wind S3 , Sea moderate Kieran Coniry,Alan Venner, Tina Bushe, Sandra Farrell
36/06 9 Sept 13:06 13:32 9m sailing vessel aground on the Curlane Bank. Refloated by LB.Weather: Wind SE 4-5, Sea calm Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Gary Heslin
35/06 7 Sept 11:10 13:40 10m fishing vessel disabled East of Oysterhaven. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind E 2-3, Sea slight Aidan O'Connor, Warren Forbes, Stephen Hyde.
34/06 12 August 14:59 15:40 Diver reported overdue in Rocky Bay. Came ashore before lifeboat arrived on scene. Crosshaven CG also tasked. Weather: Wind N3-4, Sea slight Ian Venner, Mark Bushe, Mick Canty.
33/06 8 August 20:09 20:45 Vessel with another in tow reported in difficulties off Roches Point. Situation in hand on arrival.Weather: Wind NW 3, Sea slight Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Ritchie Kelliher.
32/06 7 August 22:32 23:00 9m powerboat with 3 POB disabled off Camden. Casualty restarted one engine & LB escorted to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind NE 1, Sea calm David Venner, Gary Heslin, Mark Bushe.
31/06 7 August 20:47 22:15 5m powerboat with 3 POB out of fuel 1m N Daunt Rock. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind NE 1, Sea calm Gary Heslin, David Venner, Mark Bushe.
30/06 5 August Paged 16:44 n/a 3 POB disabled punt in Fennell's Bay. Rescue effected by a member of the public - lifeboat stood down before launch.Weather: n/a, n/a n/a
29/06 1 August 14:40 15:40 Requested to assist Oysterhaven CG Unit to recover a body from Roberts Cove.Weather: Wind NW 2-3, Sea slight Gary Heslin, Kieran Coniry, Geraldine Farrell.
28/06 30 July 12:00 13:30 Jetski with 2 POB disabled off Naval Base. Towed to Ringaskiddy.Weather: Wind W 5, Sea moderate. Mick Canty, Gary Heslin, Sandra Farrell.
27/06 23 July 21:18 22:45 Punt adrift off Bull Rock. Recovered to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW 1-2, Sea calm. Gary Heslin, David Venner, Sandra Farrell.
26/06 22 July 13:55 14:35 38' yacht with 6 POB disabled off Roches Point. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW 2-3, Sea calm Alan Venner, Richie Kelleher, Warren Forbes.
25/06 19 July 15:42 16:18 6m powerboat 3 POB disabled off Spike Island. Towed to Aghada.Weather: Wind SW 1-2, Sea calm Kieran Coniry, Tina Bushe, Gary Heslin.
24/06 17 July 10:50 12:00 Punt reported adrift while on exercise - recovered and towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W 1-2, Sea calm Mick Canty, Sandra Farrell, Stephen Hyde.
23/06 7 July 17:40 19:00 5m rib, 4 POB aground in Drake's Pool. Towed off with assistance from DLA Dave Coughlan ashore and escorted to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W 1-2, Sea slight Kieran Coniry, Geraldine Farrell, Sandra Farrell.
22/06 7 July 13:52 15:11 Car in the water at Cobh, 1 casualty recovered by Navy Divers and transferred to ambulance service. Crosshaven CG boat, Gardai and Fire Service also in attendance.Weather: Wind SW 5-6, Sea moderate Tina Bushe, Kevin Higgins, Geraldine Farrell, Sandra Farrell.
21/06 20 June 19:01 19:20 6m motor vessel broken from moorings near the Point. Secured to the Pier, Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W 4, Sea rough Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin, Sandra Farrell.
20/06 18 June 14:02 15:45 MOB from 5.5m disabled powerboat off Cobh. MOB recovered by pilot launch and transferred to LB for onwards transport to Crosshaven. Powerboat towed to Crosshaven by CG boat.Weather: Wind SW 1-2, Sea calm Alan Venner, David Venner, Kevin Higgins.
19/06 16 June 22:20 23:11 5m powerboat disabled 1m SE Roches Point. Towed to Crosshaven. Weather: Wind NW 1-2, Sea calm Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Tina Bushe.
18/06 9 June 19:03 20:30 Small punt reported adrift in Ringabella. Recovered by local coastguard unit.Weather: Wind East 4, Sea calm Gary Heslin, Aidan O'Connor, Geraldine Farrell.
17/06 9 June 17:34 18:35 4.2m rib with 3 sailing dinghies in tow disabled on Curlane Bank. Towed to Royal Cork YC.Weather: Wind SE 4-5, Sea calm. Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe, Geraldine Farrell
16/06 5 June 13:05 14:30 Swimmer with suspected spinal injury and limited movement in legs (hit bottom while diving in) in Whitebay. Stabilised, immobilised & handed over to ambulance. Doctor also on scene. Weather: Wind SW 2-3, Sea slight Mick Canty, Warren Forbes, Mark Bushe, James Fegan.
15/06 3 June 22:42 23:30 4m powerboat out of fuel off Camden. Towed to Monkstown. Weather: Wind SW 1-2, Sea Calm Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Ritchie Kelliher
14/06 3 June 19:50 20:30 Person injured on rocks near Fountainstown. CG boat, Crosshaven Fire service and Ambulance already in attendance. Casualty taken ashore to ambulance on CG boat, assisted by LB crew. Weather: Wind SW 1-2, Sea Calm Ian Venner,Mark Bushe, Gary Heslin, Stehen Hyde, Ritchie Kelleher
13/06 1 June 22:55 n/a Requested to launch to 12m angling vessel disabled off Roches Point. Stood down before launch as passing vessel took up the tow.Weather: Wind W2, Sea Slight Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Ritchie Kelleher
12/06 18 May 21:00 21:15 4m powerboat on the rocks in Crosshaven, 2 POB. Towed to Crosshaven Pier.Weather: Wind W 6, Sea Slight Kieran Coniry, Michael Meade, Mark Bushe
11/06 18 May 12:25 13:20 8m yacht adrift in Monkstown Bay. Towed to Naval Base.Weather: Wind W 6-8, Sea Moderate Kieran Coniry, Bernard Lynch, Michael Canty.
10/06 17 May 17:58 18:25 10m yacht adrift from moorings in Crosshaven. Recovered to Salve Marina.Weather: Wind SW 6-7, Sea Slight Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin, Mark Bushe
09/06 10 May 07:38 08:23 4m punt adrift & taking water in Ringabella Bay. Recovered to Crosshaven (no persons on board).Weather: Wind N 3, Sea calm Aidan O'Connor, Ritchie Kelleher, Geraldine Farrell
08/06 4 May 01:22 03:25 Person in water at city quays, rescuing Garda also reported in difficulties. Garda rescued safe & well by other services, area searched, nothing found of initial casualty. Recovered by navy divers the next day.Weather: Wind SW 1, Sea calm Ian Venner, Alan Venner, Geraldine Farrell
07/06 2 May 08:35 09:00 6m motorboat adrift from moorings off Currabinny. Towed to CrosshavenWeather: Wind SW 4-5, Sea moderate Ian Venner, Michael Canty, Ritchie Kelliher
06/06 2 May 01:43 02:27 Report of person in water off Cobh. Area searched, nothing found. Believed to be malicious hoax.Weather: Wind SW 4-5, Sea moderate Michael Canty, Ian Venner, Alan Venner
05/06 7 April 11:11 12:00 Body reported near Cork City, recovered by Cork City Fire Service upon arrival on scene. Weather: Wind NW 2, Sea Slight Gary Heslin, Warren Forbes, Geraldine Farrell, Gareth Morrisson DDI
04/06 4 April 21:25 22:49 Red flare reported in Drakes Pool area. Further flare sighted by Crosshaven LB and CG units. Lower harbour searched - nothing found. Malicious hoax.Weather: Wind NE 1-2, Sea calm David Venner, Ian Venner, Mark Bushe, Kevin Higgins
03/06 2 April 14:03 14:52 Windsurfer in difficulties in Fountainstown, taken ashore there. Weather: Wind WSW 5-6, Sea Rough Kieran Coniry, David Venner, Kevin Higgins
02/06 19 March 10:32 10:50 Windsurfer reported in difficulties off Spike Island, found to be ok upon arrival on scene. Weather: Wind NE 5, Sea Moderate David Venner, Mick Canty, Tina Bushe
01/06 12 Feb 14:29 15:10 Windsurfer in difficulties off Fountainstown, landed to the beach. Weather: Wind SW 3-4, Sea Moderate Gary Heslin, Mick Canty, Ritchie Kelleher

Listing of services for 2005 | Top

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Ref. Date     Launch Rehsd. Details Crew
35/05 2 November 16:40 17:00 Sailing dinghy reported dismasted with person in the water near Currabinny. On arrival on scene found dinghy secured to buoy, all crew safe & well. Returned to station.Weather: Wind SW2-3, Sea slight. Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Gary Heslin.
34/05 29 October 12:08 12:55 42' motorboat broken free from moorings near Passage. Casualty under tow by pilot launch "Sonia" when lifeboat arrived on scene. Returned to station.Weather: Wind SE7-8, Sea rough. Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Ian Venner.
33/05 27 October 17:11 17:44 Surfer in trouble off Fennell's Bay. Recovered and brought to Crosshaven suffering mild hypothermia.Weather: Wind SE6-7, Sea Rough Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe, Bernard Lynch.
32/05 14 October 20:25 21:38 2 persons trapped on cliffs near Camden. 2 crew put ashore to assist. Lifeboat suffered slight damage on rocks. Casualties recovered by Crosshaven Coastguard Unit.Weather: Wind SE4-5, Sea Moderate Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin, Brian Ring.
31/05 25 September 14:11 14:25 Person on board 40' yacht with suspected heart attack. Medivac from yacht and brought ashore. Administered oxygen, LMA and ambulance attended.Weather: Wind F4-5, sea slight Kieran Coniry, Mick Canty, Ian Venner.
30/05 10 September 16:45 18:05 7m angling boat with 3 POB disabled off Spike Island. Crosshaven Coastguard Boat in attendance. Lifeboat towed casualty to Passage.Weather: Wind N3-4, Sea slight Mick Canty, Tina Bushe, David Venner.
29/05 5 September 19:30 n/a Powerboat broken down off Blackrock Castle. Stood down as launching.Weather: Wind n/a Mick Canty, Tina Bushe, David Venner.
28/05 5 September 04:35 n/a Person fallen off Old Head of Kinsale. LB stood down before launch.Weather: n/a Mick Canty, Ian Venner, Tina Bushe, David Venner.
27/05 31 August 18:41 19:10 5.5m powerboat broken down off Church Bay. Engine restarted by lifeboat crew.Weather: Wind NW3, Sea slight Kieran Coniry, Ritchie Kelliher, David Venner.
26/05 28 August 17:44 18:20 9m yacht taking water near Cage. Towed to Crosshaven Boatyard and hauled out.Weather: Wind SE4, Sea slight Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin, Kevin Higgins.
25/05 16 August 21:57 22:20 10m yacht aground on the Fairs Rock. Refloated by lifeboat and continued passage to East Ferry.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm Mick Canty, Ian Venner, Kieran Coniry.
24/05 6 August 17:08 18:20 10.5m angling boat, 12 POB, disabled at anchor off Roches' Point. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW1-2, Sea calm Warren Forbes, David Venner, Kevin Higgins.
23/05 29 July 20:00 20:15 40' yacht dismasted near No. 9. All on board safe & well and casualty proceeded home under own power.Weather: Wind N6-7, Sea slight Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor, Stephen Hyde.
22/05 22 July 15:14 16:10 Swimmer in difficulty in Robert's Cove, confirmed dead by medical personnel on scene upon arrival of lifeboat. Body transferred to shorebased services.Weather: Wind W1, Sea calm Aidan O'Connor, Brian Ring, Bernard Lynch, Kevin Higgins.
21/05 20 July n/a 23:35 While completing 20/05 below crew noticed 9m yacht aground near the station. Refloated and secured to mooring.Weather: Wind SE2-3, Sea calm David Venner, Ian Venner, Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor.
20/05 20 July 23:01 n/a 8m yacht aground at entrance to Crosshaven. Refloated and towed to Crosshaven Boatyard.Weather: Wind W1, Sea calm David Venner, Aidan O'Connor, Ritchie Kelleher.
19/05 16 July 15:09 16:15 26' yacht aground near East Ferry. Refloated with the assistance of Crosshaven CG Boat and towed to moorings at East Ferry.Weather: Wind SE2-3, Sea calm David Venner, Ian Venner, Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor.
18/05 16 July 12:05 13:00 21' powerboat disabled at C1 bouy. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE1, Sea calm Kieran Coniry, Ian Venner, Kevin Higgins.
17/05 15 July 16:20 17:55 Girl with badly injured leg on rocks near Robert's Cove. Evacuated to shore into care of waiting ambulance & LMA. Weather: Wind W2, Sea calm Aidan O'Connor, Kieran Coniry, Kevin Higgins.
16/05 14 July 22:15 23:09 35' yacht aground near RCYC after breaking its moorings. Refloated and resecured on adjacent mooring. Weather: Wind NW0-1, Sea calm Gary Heslin, Ian Venner, Ritchie Kelliher.
15/05 7 July 16:13 18:00 32' motor vessel fouled on nets near Roberts Cove. Towed to Crosshaven. Weather: Wind NW3, Sea slight Aidan O'Connor, Bernard Lynch, Tina Bushe.
14/05 3 July 16:42 18:00 Person reported in water near Tivoli. Searched area with Crosshaven Coastguard Boat. False alarm.Weather: Wind W3-4, Sea calm Alan Venner, David Venner, Aidan O'Connor
13/05 30 June 13:35 14:10 Vessel aground near East Ferry, refloated itself prior to arrival of lifeboat on scene.Weather: Wind SW4, Sea slight Tina Bushe, Aidan O'Connor, Ritchie Kelliher
12/05 21 June 23:25 00:16 13m sailing vessel disabled off No. 6. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW1, Sea slight Michael Canty, Brian Ring, Ritchie Kelliher
11/05 21 June 17:41 18:25 Swimmer reported in difficulties, Ringabella. Found to be safe & well.Weather: Wind SW2-3, Sea slight Alan Venner, Michael Canty, Bernard Lynch
10/05 7 June 18:30 19:20 10m FV disabled S of Power Head. Towed to Cork Harbour.Weather: Wind Var 0-1, Sea moderate Kieran Coniry, Tina Bushe, Kevin Higgins
09/05 4 June 18:06 18:25 3 POB recovered from sinking raft near Carrigaline.Weather: Wind W5, Sea calm David Venner, Michael Canty, Kevin Higgins
08/05 30 May 19:44 21:00 Sea Ray powerboat disabled off Aghada. Towed to East Ferry.Weather: Wind NW2-3, Sea slight Aidan O'Connor, Ritchie Kelliher, Kevin Higgins
07/05 29 May 16:51 17:20 24' yacht disabled and aground near Spike Island. Recovered to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE3, Sea slight Warren Forbes, Michael Canty, Tina Bushe, Kevin Higgins
06/05 17 May 17:30 19:10 16' sailing boat 1 POB aground on lee shore in Whitebay. recovered to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW3-4, Sea moderate Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe, Bernard Lynch
05/05 5 Apr 17:45 18:50 16' vessel sunk near Ringaskiddy.1 POB & dinghy recovered.Weather: Wind NE5, Sea calm Kieran Coniry, Mark Bushe, Kevin Higgins
04/05 30 Mar 20:15 21:08 Red flare sighted near Cobh. Area searched with Crosshaven & Guileen CG units - nothing found. Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm Aidan O'Connor, Gary Heslin, Mick Canty, Kevin Higgins
03/05 13 Mar 03:50 04:20 Report of persons in the water off Cobh. False alarm with good intent.Weather: Wind N1-2, Sea calm Mick Canty, Tina Bushe, Ian Venner, David Venner
02/05 5 Mar 14:20 14:35 23' yacht towed off mud next to station.Weather: Wind NE6, Sea slight Aidan O'Connor, Kieran Coniry
01/05 4 Jan 15:10 15:15 Rib broken down near East Ferry. Stood down just after launching.Weather: Wind W1-2, Sea calm Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Mick Canty


Listing of services for 2004 | Top
Ref. Date     Launch Rehsd. Details Crew
47/04 26 December Paged 12:30 n/a Liferaft adrift with persons reported on board near city. Stood down before launch.Weather: N/a n/a
46/04 20 December 20:05 21:45 DSC Distress alert from ship undergoing refit in Cork Dockyard - false alarm.Weather: Wind NW4-5, Sea calm David Venner, Tina Bushe, Kevin Higgins.
45/04 29 October 12:30 15:15 Launch to assist in low-water search for missing fisherman at the quays in Cork. Nothing found.Weather: Wind E4, Sea slight Gary Heslin, Kieran Coniry, Stephen Hyde.
44/04 28 October 18:21 18:47 2 surfers reported in difficulties near Roches Point. Made own way to the shore.Weather: Wind SE7, Sea rough Aidan O'Connor, David Venner, Mick Canty.
43/04 3 October 19:05 19:30 4 persons in 2 punts, no lifejackets, no paddles recovered from C4 to Scotchman's Point. Weather: Wind SE2, Sea calm Ian Venner, Gary Heslin, Tina Bushe.
42/04 27 September 17:10 19:42 Car in the water, East Ferry. Searched until Navy Divers arrived on scene. Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm Kieran Coniry, Kevin Higgins, Mark Bushe.
41/04 25 September 20:00 20:35 Fishing vessel reported in difficulties off Camden - nothing found. Weather: Wind NW4-5, Sea calm Gary Heslin, Kevin Higgins, Mick Canty.
40/04 12 September 16:05 17:18 Windsurfer in difficulties off Aghada, recovered casualty & board to Aghada Pier. Weather: Wind W9, Sea rough Kieran Coniry, Kevin Higgins, Tina Bushe.
39/04 11 September 17:15 18:15 Angling vessel with 8 POB disabled near Spike Island, towed to Ringaskiddy. Weather: Wind NW4, Sea moderate Kieran Coniry, Michael Canty, Mark Bushe.
38/04 5 September 09:02 09:55 Two small punts with 10 POB lost in fog off Spike Island. Located and escorted to Cobh. Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm Michael Canty, Tina Bushe, Amy Hyde, Bernard Lynch.
37/04 28 August 21:37 21:52 Punt disabled with 1 POB 0.5mi upriver from station. Landed ashore.Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm David Venner, Ian Venner, Alan Venner.
36/04 28 August 13:20 13:40 30' angling vessel disabled near No. 3. Restarted before LB arrived on scene.Weather: Wind SW3, Sea slight Ian Venner, Warren Forbes, Kevin Higgins.
35/04 19 August 18:25 19:20 Vessel aground in Whitebay. Persons recovered from rocks & vessel towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind NW4, Sea moderate Warren Forbes, Michael Canty, Kevin Higgins.
34/04 18 August 21:02 21:20 Small punt reported adrift off Camden. Recovered to station. Weather: Wind S1, Sea smooth Aidan O'Connor, Kieran Coniry, Kevin Higgins.
33/04 17 August 18:47 19:35 23' vessel on fire off Aghada. 2 POB made it ashore, vessel burned and sank. Weather: Wind SE2, Sea smooth Ian Venner, Amy Hyde, Kevin Higgins.
32/04 16 August 21:24 22:15 25' SeaRay disabled off refinery pier.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm David Venner, Tina Bushe, Gary Heslin.
31/04 3 August 14:04 15:00 11m sailing yacht off Currabinny low on fuel escorted to Crosshaven .Weather: Wind NW1, Sea moderate Warren Forbes, Aidan O'Connor, Bernard Lynch.
30/04 27 July 14:00 14:32 Rib with 5 POB rammed by fishing vessel. Children taken off and vessel escorted to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor, Bernard Lynch.
29/04 26 July 16:30 16:49 16' dayboat disabled off Weaver's Point, firing red flares. Had restarted when LB arrived on scene - escorted to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW1, Sea calm Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor, Bernard Lynch.
28/04 25 July 04:56 05:49 Canoeist capsized and in the water in Aghada. Rescued and landed Aghada into care of Ambulance.Weather: Wind W1, Sea smooth Ian Venner, David Venner, Tina Bushe.
27/04 20 July 01:08 02:08 35' yacht disabled .5m S Roches Point. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE3-4, Sea slight Kieran Coniry, Alan Venner, David Venner.
26/04 19 July 13:27 15:49 50' yacht caught in nets off Cork Harbour. Freed and towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind S3, Sea moderate Aidan O'Connor, Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin.
25/04 13 July 14:16 14:50 33' yacht on the rocks near Camden. Towed off and escorted to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE2, Sea calm Warren Forbes, Kieran Coniry, Ian Venner.
24/04 11 July n/a 20:30 While returning from 23/4, tasked to dismasted, disabled 40' yacht with head injury to crew member. Casualty stabilised, vessel towed to Crosshaven. Casualty evacuated to RCYC into ambulance care.Weather: Wind NW4-5, Sea slight Alan Venner, Ian Venner, Ritchie Kelleher.
23/04 11 July 17:05 n/a Canoeist reported in difficulty off Roches Point, investigated & found to be safe & well.Weather: Wind NW6-7, Sea slight Alan Venner, Ian Venner, Ritchie Kelleher.
22/04 11 July n/a n/a While on exercise for Cork Week diverted to yacht with head injury to crew member, dropped LMA on board to assess.Weather: Wind NW6-7, Sea mod Michael Meade, Ian Venner, Ritchie Kelleher.
21/04 26 June 19:32 20:30 Canoeist reported in difficulty, investigated nothing found.Weather: Wind SW2-3, Sea calm David Venner, Keith Mackeown, Tina Bushe.
20/04 24 June 17:57 18:50 Vessel reported in difficulty near Little Island. False alarm with good intent.Weather: Wind NW4-5, Sea slight Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Keith Mackeown.
19/04 23 June n/a 21:55 32' motor vessel with engine failure towed to RCYC.Weather: Wind E2-3, Sea rough Mick Canty, Brian Ring, Amy Hyde.
18/04 22 June 19:30 n/a 32' sailing vessel with engine failure escorted until taken under tow by RCYC rib.Weather: Wind E2-3, Sea rough Mick Canty, Brian Ring, Amy Hyde.
17/04 18 June 17:23 18:10 Persons reported in the water near IFI. Commenced search with pilot launch and Crosshaven CG boat. Casualty recovered by pilot launch.Weather: Wind N4-5, Sea moderate Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Kevin Higgins.
16/04 16 June 15:16 16:20 Persons reported in the water. LB damaged en route, service completed by Ballycotton LB.Weather: Wind W4-5, Sea moderate Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Brian Ring.
15/04 15 June 20:34 21:09 2 canoeists in difficulty near Fountainstown, recovered from the water and dropped ashoreWeather: Wind SE1-2, Sea calm Kieran Coniry, David Venner, Tina Bushe.
14/04 9 June 18:45 19:45 32' yacht propped in fishing nets. Freed by NS rib and towed to Crosshaven by LB.Weather: Wind SW3, Sea moderate Warren Forbes, Michael Canty, Tina Bushe.
13/04 4 June 05:09 07:45 15' punt found in Cobh with engine running, no one on board. Searched area, vessel believed to have been stolen after contact with Gardai. Crosshaven CG Unit & boat, Gyleen CG unit and Rescue 117 also in attendance.Weather: Wind Var 1, Sea calm Alan Venner, Keith Mackeown, Tina Bushe.
12/04 28 May 18:11 19:00 18' vessel disabled near Passage West. Engine restarted by LB and escorted to shore.Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm Mick Canty, David Venner, Tina Bushe.
11/04 23 May 17:26 N/a Requested to launch to unattended dive support rib. Divers surfaced before LB launched, LB stood down.Weather: Wind n/a, Sea n/a N/a
10/04 19 May 20:30 21:20 4 persons evacuated from grounded Sea Ray near Carrigaline.Weather: Wind W 1-2, Sea calm Aidan O'Connor, Warren Forbes, Mick Canty.
09/04 4 May 20:15 22:55 Continuation of search for person missing locally.Weather: Wind WNW 7-8, Sea calm Michael Meade, Kieran Coniry, Mick Canty.
08/04 3 May 17:05 18:00 Search for person missing locally.Weather: Wind N1-2, Sea calm Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin, Stephen Hyde.
07/04 5 Apr 04:15 05:20 Person in river at Kennedy Quay refusing Fire Brigade assistance. Voluntarily left the river on arrival of LB.Weather: Wind SSW2-3, Sea calm Mick Canty, Ian Venner, Warren Forbes, Tina Bushe.
06/04 7 Mar 17:40 19:10 Submerged liferaft reported off Reanies Point. Area searched with Kinsale LB and 20-man liferaft recovered.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm Kieran Coniry, Amy Hyde, Aidan O'Connor
05/04 28 Feb 12:36 N/a Crew assembled to report of sailing dinghy in distress near Whitebay. Self-rescued & lifeboat stood down before launch.Weather: Wind NW3-4, Sea moderate N/a
04/04 25 Jan N/a 13:24 While returning from 03/04, 38' yacht aground Curlane Bank 6 persons taken ashore by LB, vessel refloated on tide.Weather: Wind Var1-2, Sea calm David Venner, Alan Venner, Mark Bushe
03/04 25 Jan 11:08 N/a 2 Dogs trapped at cliffs near Roberts Cove. 1 dog recovered by LB.Weather: Wind Var1-2, Slight swell David Venner, Alan Venner, Mark Bushe
02/04 24 Jan 20:17 20:34 4 persons trapped on beach near Carlisle. Made own way to safety as LB arrived on scene.Weather: Wind Var 0-1, Sea calm Ian Venner, Alan Venner, John Mulcahy
01/04 03 Jan 19:25 20:45 7.5m FV reported in difficulties near Blackrock Castle. Casualty located and confirmed safe and well.Weather: Wind NW1, Sea calm David Venner, Tina Bushe, Michael Canty


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Ref. Date     Launch Rehsd. Details Crew
35/03 20 Dec 15:41 16:30 7.5m Angling vessel disabled at entrance to harbour, towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W4-5, Sea moderate Aidan O'Connor, Alan Venner, Stephen Hyde
34/03 4 Dec 22:09 23:30 Red flare sighted near Curlane Bank. Area searched, nothing found.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm Alan Venner, Warren Forbes, Mark Bushe, Ian Venner
33/03 22 Nov 17:51 17:55 17' punt disabled off Roches Point. Engine restarted and LB stood down before launch.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea calm N/a
32/03 9 Nov 17:40 17:50 Punt adrift .25m NE of station. Recovered to Crosshaven Pier.Weather: Wind SE 2, Sea calm Michael Meade, David Venner, Kieran Coniry
31/03 31 Oct 20:50 20:30 Report of red flares nr Little Island, Halloween fireworks display found at scene.Weather: Wind NE 3, Sea calm Aidan O'Conner, Ian Venner, Keith Mackeown
30/03 23 Oct 19:15 20:25 22' sailing vsl disabled off Weaver's Point, 2 POB, towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE 3, Sea Slight Alan Venner, David Venner, Keith Mackeown
29/03 3 Oct 15:08 17:15 26' catamaran 2 POB disabled and unable to sail into Cork Harbour, 2M SE Roches Point. Casualty towed to Monkstown.Weather: Wind NW 5-6, Sea Moderate Ian Venner, John Mulcahy, Tina Bushe
28/03 15 Sept 19:47 20:50 16' punt 1 POB reported overdue from Kinsale. Searched area with Kinsale LB, casualty found by Barry's Head and towed home by Kinsale LB.Weather: Wind Nil, Sea calm Kieran Coniry, Michael Canty, Tina Bushe
27/03 1 Sept 15:30 16:25 12m motor boat out of fuel off No. 6 buoy. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind E1, Sea calm Aidan O'Connor, Keith Mackeown, Gary Heslin
26/03 26 August 23:37 00:40 Disabled 9m yacht anchored off lee shore in danger of dragging. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE3-4, Sea moderate David Venner, Mick Canty, Alan Venner
25/03 10 August 06:00 07:35 12m yacht propped on nets, towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW1-2, Sea calm David Venner, Alan Venner, Aidan O'Connor
24/03 1 August 16:04 17:00 23' yacht aground and rudderless in Whitebay. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W3-4, Sea rough Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe, Stephen Hyde
23/03 28 July 21:59 22:37 Red flare sighted in Whitebay area while LB was being filmed for "Cabin Fever" TV programme. Nothing found. Malicious Hoax.Weather: Wind SW1-2, Sea calm Aidan O'Connor, Mark Bushe, Alan Venner
22/03 27 July see below 20:35 Tasked to 8m FV taking water off Trabolgan while on 21/03. Leak stemmed and vessel towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W4-5, Sea slight Kieran Coniry, David Venner, Warren Forbes
21/03 27 July 18:54 see above Person with dislocated shoulder due to fall on cliffs near Church Bay. HMA and Crosshaven CG also in attendance. Casualty evacuated by road.Weather: Wind W4-5, Sea slight Kieran Coniry, David Venner, Warren Forbes
20/03 27 July 16:50 18:20 30' yacht propped in own halyard nr East Ferry, 3 POB. Vessel towed to Crosshaven. Weather: Wind W4-5, Sea slight David Venner, Kieran Coniry, Warren Forbes
19/03 27 July 13:12 13:50 23' cabin cruiser disabled off Roches Point. Under tow when LB arrived.Weather: Wind SW3-4, Sea slight David Venner, Michael Canty, Ian Venner
18/03 25 July 17:50 20:30 Car in the river near Cork City. Stood by until casualty recovered by Navy Divers.Weather: Wind W2, Sea slight Kieran Coniry, Tina Bushe, Mark Bushe
17/03 23 July 23:15 00:34 6.5m powerboat disabled in Cuskinny. Towed to Aghada.Weather: Wind W2, Sea slight David Venner, Michael Canty, Rosaleen Lee, Ian Venner
16/03 23 July 14:41 15:35 8.5m powerboat disabled and drifting nr rocks. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind WNW4-5, Sea slight Kieran Coniry, Tina Bushe, Aidan O'Connor
15/03 22 July 17:34 19:45 Cliff walker E of Roches Point with broken leg. LB crew stabilised casualty, R117 airlifted to ambulance on clifftop. HMA attended scene by shoreboat.Weather: Wind E1-2, Sea calm Crew Kieran Coniry, Gary Heslin, Brian Ring, Amy Hyde, (Aidan O'Connor, Trudy Hyde shoreboat).
14/03 15 July 02:20 08:30 3 red flares sighted East of Ballycotton. Area searched with Ballycotton LB & CG Unit. Nothing found. Malicious Hoax.Weather: Wind E1, Sea calm Crew 1 - Ian Venner, Rosaleen Lee, Mick Canty, Crew 2 - Aidan O'Connor, David Venner, Warren Forbes.
13/03 8 July 15:20 16:45 16' sailing vessel sinking off Spike, 1 POB. Vessel recovered to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind W2, Sea Slight Aidan O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Amy Hyde, Kieran Coniry.
12/03 7 July 06:40 09:55 Launched to search for missing person off Nohoval Cove. Nothing found. Weather: Wind SE3-4, Sea Rough Ian Venner, David Venner, Aidan O'Connor, Ruairi Higgins.
11/03 29 June 13:00 14:15 Vessel reported aground at Trabolgan. Nothing found.Weather: Wind ENE 5, Sea Rough Kieran Coniry, Alan Venner, Mark Bushe.
10/03 24 June 21:00 22:30 Encountered disabled 56' MV while on exercise. Requested Ballycotton ALB to tow vessel, Crosshaven LB escorted.Weather: Wind SW 2, Sea Calm Gary Heslin, Mick Canty, Kieran Coniry.
09/03 17 June N/a N/a Diverted from 08/03 to swimmer reported in difficulties at Church Bay. Swimmer made it ashore safely.Weather: Wind SW 4-5, Sea Moderate Aidan O'Connor, Mick Canty, Ruairi Higgins.
08/03 17 June 18:00 19:30 23' motor boat broken down off Fountainstown. Towed to Crosshaven (see 09/03).Weather: Wind SW 4-5, Sea Moderate Aidan O'Connor, Mick Canty, Ruairi Higgins.
07/03 2 June 14:21 16:05 30' yacht caught in salmon nets 1M SW Roches Point. Vessel cut free and towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind S 4, Sea Rough Kieran Coniry, David Venner, Tina Bushe.
06/03 25 May 15:15 16:45 Mayday received from vessel sinking 2M S Roches Point. Area searched, nothing found. Malicious hoax.Weather: Wind SW 1-2, Sea calm David Venner, Michael Meade, Trudy Hyde.
05/03 10 May 15:50 17:30 Sailing dinghy capsized in shipping channel. Righted and recovered to Royal Cork, 3 POB.Weather: Wind NW 3-4, Sea choppy Ian Venner, Warren Forbes, Gary Heslin.
04/03 22 April 07:45 07:50 Person reported in river near Cork City, recovered by Fire Service prior to LB arrival on scene.Weather: Wind NW 1-2, Sea calm David Venner, Ruairi Higgins, Alan Venner.
03/03 17 April 18:02 21:20 16' dory reported overturned off Roches Point. Dory towed to beach at Church Bay, it had been afloat for some time.Weather: Wind SE 1-2, Sea calm Kieran Coniry, Rosaleen Lee, Michael Canty.
02/03 16 April N/A N/A Vessel ran aground next to station. 1 crewmember entered the water to assist in securing the vessel for the next tide.Weather: Wind E 2, Sea calm Aidan O'Connor, Alan Barton (DLA), Hugh Mockler (SHS)
01/03 07 January 13:50 14:56 Red flare reported by fishing vessel in Monkstown Bay, area searched, nothing found. False alarm with malicious intent.Weather: Wind SE 7-8, Sea rough Kieran Coniry, Aidan O'Connor, Stephen Hyde.

Listing of services for 2002 | Top
Ref. Date     Launch Rehsd. Details Crew
29/02 16 December 13:36 17:40 Person reported missing in Kinsale Harbour, area searched, 1 body recovered by divers and brought ashore by lifeboat.Weather: Wind WNW 2, Sea slight Michael Meade, Pat Tanner, Amy Hyde, Trudy Hyde.
28/02 16 November 14:04 16:40 Capsized trailer-sailor off Camden, 3 POB and vessel recovered.Weather: Wind N4, Sea calm Warren Forbes, Mick Canty, David Venner, Alan Venner.
27/02 05 November 15:09 15:30 Dog in difficulty at cliffs near Camden Fort. Stood by while shore rescue was effected using ladders.Weather: Wind S2, Sea calm Warren Forbes, Kieran Coniry, Tina Bushe.
26/02 24 October 15:08 15:40 Windsurfer near Monkstown in difficulty, self rescued before lifeboat arrived.Weather: Wind S7, Sea slight Michael Meade, Kieran Coniry, Tina Bushe.
25/02 06 October 17:30 18:00 Divers missing off Daunt Rock. Recovered by other vessel prior to lifeboat arriving on scene.Weather: Wind E2, Sea slight Warren Forbes, Ian Venner, Trudy Hyde, Brian Ring.
24/02 21 September 21:30 23:39 Report of red flares between Cobh and Little Island. Nothing found. Further report of red flares off Sovereigns. Searched with Courtmacsherry Lifeboat, nothing found.Weather: Wind Calm, Sea slight David Venner, Mark Bushe, Ian Venner.
23/02 31 August 14:17 14:50 10' punt lost outboard near Weaver's Point. Towed to Crosshaven, 2 POB. Weather: Wind WNW3, Sea calm Gary Heslin, Ruairi Higgins, Paul Brierley.
22/02 09 August 23:34 01:05 FV Beal Ard propped 1.2m SW Roches Point. Towed to Cobh.Weather: Wind NE3-4, Sea slight David Venner, Alan Venner, Stephen Hyde.
21/02 03 August 00:09 00:48 Yacht grounded on Calf Rock off Roches Point. Crew member left on rocks by yacht and recovered by small inflatable. Lifeboat escorted casualty and inflatable ashore.Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm Warren Forbes, Tina Bushe, Mick Canty.
20/02 21 July 21:57 22:51 Three swimmers believed to be in difficulty at Blackrock Castle. Swimmers made it ashore to a Garda welcome as the lifeboat arrived on scene.Weather: Wind calm, Sea calm Michael Meade, David Venner, Mick Canty.
19/02 19 July 16:07 17:30 30' sailing yacht with engine failure towed from Roches Point to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind NW 2, Sea slight Ian Venner, Warren Forbes, Rosaleen Lee, Kieran Coniry.
18/02 18 July 13:24 14:23 Concussion to crew member on board yacht competing in Ford Cork Week. Casualty evacuated to Crosshaven on lifeboat.Weather: Wind ENE 3, Sea calm Alan Barton, Trudy Hyde, Lenny Hyde.
17/02 14 July 16:30 17:26 33' yacht taking water 1M S Roches Point. Leak secured before lifeboat on scene. Vessel towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind E 3, Sea calm Ian Venner, Alan Venner, Alan Barton.
16/02 09 July 21:00 23:50 40' sailing yacht with engine failure 5M SE Roches Point escorted to Roches Point and then towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind NW 2, Sea calm Warren Forbes, Ian Venner, Ruairi Higgins.
15/02 06 July 19:41 21:15 35' sailing yacht with engine failure towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind NW 3, Sea moderate David Venner, Warren Forbes, Tina Bushe.
14/02 29 June 14:40 15:10 18' vessel propped at Currabinny. Rope cleared & vessel proceeded under own power.Weather: Wind NW 2, Sea calm Alan Venner, Ian Venner, David Venner.
13/02 27 June 19:35 19:48 Capsized dinghy sailor taken from water while on exercise.Weather: Wind SW 2, Sea calm David Venner, Mick Canty, Trudy Hyde.
12/02 19 June 20:21 22:35 Report of flare in Robert's Cove area. Ballycotton LB diverted from exercise, Crosshaven & Oysterhaven CGUs also tasked. Nothing found.Weather: Wind SW 2, Sea calm Aiden O'Connor, Tina Bushe, Rosaleen Lee.
11/02 18 June 12:51 13:40 40' yacht "King of Hearts" propped in main channel. Towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SW 2, Sea calm Aiden O'Connor, David Venner, Warren Forbes.
10/02 1 June 20:36 21:30 Crewmember of 25' yacht in E side of harbour with head injury. Casualty evacuated to ambulance in Ringaskiddy by lifeboat.Weather: Wind SW 2, lightening, Sea calm David Venner, Alan Venner, Aiden O'Connor.
09/02 25 May 20:38 21:11 Punt with 1 POB drifting out of Crosshaven river. Towed off the shore and back to Crosshaven by lifeboat.Weather: Wind NW 2, Sea calm Alan Venner, David Venner, Ian Venner.
08/02 23 May 21:35 22:30 30' sailing yacht aground due to engine failure near Currabinny. Lifeboat towed casualty off the bank and back to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE 7-8, Sea calm Aidan O'Connor, Gary Heslin, other.
07/02 19 May 12:35 12:50 Person reported on fishing vessel in difficulty near Currabinny. Found to be safe and well on arrival on-scene - False Alarm with Good Intent.Weather: Wind SE 3, Sea calm David Venner, Alan Barton, Aiden O'Connor.
06/02 19 Apr 16:00 19:42 Person reported jumping into the River Lee near Tivoli. Search carried out with Coastguard & Rescue 115. Nothing found, body recovered 2 weeks later by Fire Service.Weather: Wind SE 3, Sea calm Alan Venner, David Venner, Brian Ring.
05/02 13 Apr 20:16 20:27 30' Vessel reported on fire on Curlane bank. On investigation, fire was in a bucket hanging over the side. Lifeboat returned to station.Weather: Wind SW 3-4, Sea slight David Venner, Alan Venner, Kieran Coniry.
04/02 06 Apr 13:27 13:50 SHS noted 40' yacht with steering difficulties off Yacht Club Marina. Warps run ashore & yacht secured to marina.Weather: Wind E 8-9, Sea very choppy Alan Venner, Ian Venner, Warren Forbes.
03/02 05 Mar 10:50 17:10 Person reported missing since previous night, last seen in Ringaskiddy Ferryport. Extensive search by Coastguard, Gardai, Fire Service and lifeboat discovered casualty at low water. Lifeboat landed casualty who was pronounced deceased by Deputy HMA on scene.Weather: Wind W 2, Sea calm Crew 1: Aiden O'Connor, Brian Ring, Mick Canty. Crew 2: Gary Heslin, Kieran Coniry, Brian Ring.
02/02 18 Jan 21:59 23:03 2 Red Flares sighted in Lough Mahon, inner Cork Harbour area. Malicious hoax.Weather: Wind SW 2-3, Sea calm Alan Venner, David Venner, Ian Venner, Brian Ring.
01/02 06 Jan 11:53 13:20 31' FV Saoirse propped off Trabolgan close to the shore. Vessel towed to Crosshaven.Weather: Wind SE 2-3, Sea slight swell Alan Venner, Mark Bushe, Amy Hyde.

Listing of services for 2001 | Top
Ref. Date Launch Rehsd. Details Crew
26/01 02/11/01     31’ FV Shellfisher drifting onto rocks on E side of Poor Head. Vessel on rocks when lifeboat arrived on scene, 2 POB had clambered up the rocks. Ballycotton LB and LE Eithne also attended. Michael Meade, Mick Canty, Gary Heslin
25/01 04/11/01     Angling vessel with engine failure near No.5. Towed by another vessel to Crosshaven and escorted by lifeboat. Alan Venner, Rosaleen Lee, Brian Ring
24/01 17/10/01     Severe flooding 4M inland from station at Carrigaline. Gave assistance and one lady removed from house. See Press Releases for “The Carrigdhoun” article. Alan Barton, David Venner, Alan Venner, Warren Forbes
23/01 08/10/01     Two boys stuck in mud at Ballinacurra. Rescued by Midleton Fire Brigade and lifeboat stood down en route. Aiden O’Connor, Alan Barton, Alan Venner, Michael Meade
22/01 17/09/01     16’ speedboat with engine failure near Tivoli. Towed to Crosshaven. Ian Venner, Keith Mackeown, Mick Canty
21/01 16/09/01     MV Norse Tern fouled on mooring near Blackrock village. Vessel freed and escorted to Crosshaven. David Venner, Alan Venner, Ian Venner
20/01 15/09/01     SV Joel with engine failure off Camden. Towed ashore by passing vessel under lifeboat escort. David Venner, Alan Venner, Brian Ring, Trudy Hyde
19/01 27/08/01     Ship thought to be sinking reported near Marino Pt. Investigated and found to be False Alarm With Good Intent. Alan Venner, David Venner, Rosaleen Lee
18/01 29/07/01     Small motorboat broken down and tied to No.7. Vessel restarted and escorted home to East Ferry. Warren Forbes, David Venner, Alan Venner
17/01 29/07/01     MV Sarah Anne fouled propellers 3M S Poor Head, towed ashore by pilot boat with lifeboat standing by. David Venner, Warren Forbes, Alan Venner
16/01 27/07/01     Person fell in off motorboat near Sandycove, Kinsale. Rescued from shore and lifeboat stood down en route. David Venner, Alan Venner, Kieran Coniry, Paul Brierley
15/01 23/07/01     Person reported in the water near Charles Fort, Kinsale. Rescued from shore and lifeboat stood down before launch. Alan Barton, Michael Meade, David Venner
14/01 10/07/01     Same whale towed to Crosshaven Boatyard again from Myrtleville beach. David Venner, Keith Mackeown, Kieran Coniry
13/01 08/07/01     Dead whale towed to Crosshaven Boatyard from Currabinny Pier and lifted from the water. (See The Lifeboat magazine article) Alan Venner, Ian Venner, Gary Heslin
12/01 01/07/01     2 persons in water from capsized punt at Monkstown. Rescued by local men in a rowing boat. Capsized punt retrieved by lifeboat. Alan Venner, David Venner, Mick Canty
11/01 19/06/01     Sailing dinghy overturned in Cobh. Self-rescued and lifeboat stood down en route. David Venner, Alan Barton, Owen Medland (DDI), SR
10/01 17/06/01     Request for tow heard on VHF while on exercise. Yacht towed from No.3. Alan Venner, Paul Brierley, David Venner
09/01 06/06/01     40’ yacht with engine failure towed in from 2M SE Roche’s Pt. Alan Venner, Aiden O’Connor, Rosaleen Lee, Gary Heslin
08/01 02/06/01     3 persons in water at Monkstown. 2 recovered by Cork City Fire Brigade. Area searched by Carrigaline FB, Crosshaven and Guileen CG Units, and Rescue 115 from Shannon. Body recovered by lifeboat at 0800. Crew 1:David Venner Alan Venner Alan Barton Crew 2 Aiden O’Connor Ian Venner Brian Ring Gary Heslin
07/01 22/05/01     Dinghy found adrift by Monkstown. Search revealed nothing further. Alan Barton, David Venner, Keith Mackeown, Trudy Hyde
06/01 21/05/01     Yacht with engine failure towed in from E2. Alan Venner, Paul Brierley, Alan Barton, Aiden O’Connor
05/01 01/04/01     5.5m rib reported overdue, search carried out but owner later reported ashore. Ian Venner, Ruairi Higgins, Mick Canty
04/01 25/02/01     Sailing dinghy capsized near White Pt, 2 POB. Vessel righted and towed to White Pt. David Venner, Finn O’Boyle, Alan Venner
03/01 06/02/01     FV Susan Maria propped 1/2MS Flat Head and in danger of hitting rocks. Vessel towed to Crosshaven – two lives saved. Alan Barton, Kieran Coniry, Paul Brierley
02/01 04/02/01     Person fell into R. Lee at St. Patrick’s Bridge, Cork City. Area searched & nothing found. Ian Venner, David Venner, Warren Forbes, Alan Venner
01/01 09/01/01     Four stowaways reported to have jumped overboard from a ship at IFI, Passage West. River searched – stowaways later found on board the ship. Michael Meade, Alan Barton, David Venner

Listing of services for 2000 | Top
Ref. Date Launch Rehsd. Details Crew
25/00 28/12/00     FV Beal Ard with engine failure 2M S Roche’s Point. Vessel towed to Cobh. Alan Barton, Michael Meade, Keith Mackeown
24/00 25/12/00     Christmas Day swimmer in difficulties off Myrtleville beach. Stood by while rescued from the shore. Ian Venner, Warren Forbes, Kieran Coniry, Alan Venner
23/00 17/12/00     Hoax report of a body in water near Little Island. Hoaxer later detained and charged by Gardai. Alan Venner, David Venner, Ian Venner
22/00 04/11/00     Person fell off quay wall at Cobh. Rescued from the shore and lifeboat stood down en route. Michael Meade, Alan Barton, Kieran Coniry, Mick Canty
21/00 03/11/00     FV Beal Ard fouled nets off Poor Head and towed to Cobh. Two POB. Michael Meade, Kieran Coniry, Ruairi Higgins
20/00 13/10/00     2 red flares set off in Crosshaven. Two youths questioned by Gardai. Kieran Coniry
19/00 09/10/00     Yacht reported drifting in Lough Beg. Investigated and found to be False Alarm With Good Intent. Aiden O’Connor, Keith Mackeown, Michael Meade
18/00 26/09/00     Motorboat with engine trouble near Weavers’ Point, towed to Crosshaven. Keith Mackeown, David Venner, Paul Brierley
17/00 04/09/00     Car reported in the river near Monkstown. Driver escaped unhurt and lifeboat stood down before launch. Keith Mackeown, Alan Barton, Rosaleen Lee
16/00 01/09/00     Motor boat reported in trouble off Weavers’ Point. Investigated and found to be False Alarm With Good Intent. Michael Meade, David Venner, Aiden O’Connor
15/00 31/08/00     Person on board a boat reported in trouble by member of the public near Currabinny. Investigated and found to be False Alarm With Good Intent. Keith Mackeown, David Venner, Aiden O’Connor
14/00 23/08/00     Yacht fouled on lobster pots near Currabinny Pier freed and towed to Crosshaven. Aiden O’Connor, Alan Barton, David Venner
13/00 06/08/00     Yacht fouled on lobster pots near Currabinny Pier freed and towed to Crosshaven. Alan Venner, Rosaleen Lee, David Venner
12/00 05/08/00     Person overboard from jet-ski near Fota Island. Recovered by other vessels. Michael Meade, Alan Barton, David Venner
11/00 01/08/00     Small motorboat on rocks with 2 persons in the water near Cuskinny. Persons recovered and vessel towed to Cobh. Alan Barton, Paul Brierley, Rosaleen Lee
10/00 22/07/00     Craft with engine failure. Keith Mackeown, Rosaleen Lee, David Venner
09/00 22/07/00     Craft with engine failure. Alan Barton, Aiden O’Connor, Kieran Coniry
08/00 19/07/00     Young boy missing from rocks near Church Bay – boy located by Crosshaven & Oysterhaven CG units nearby. Warren Forbes, Ian Venner, Gary Heslin, Dave Coughlan
07/00 10/07/00     Small punt with 2 POB in difficulties off Camden Fort towed ashore. Alan Barton, Ruairi Higgins, Rosaleen Lee
06/00 08/07/00     18’ catamaran on the rocks 2M E of Roches Point. Boat recovered & two persons brought to Crosshaven. Alan Venner, Ruairi Higgins, Aiden O’Connor
05/00 22/06/00     Sailing dinghy overturned with people in water near Ringaskiddy – vessel righted and towed to Crosshaven. Alan Venner, Kieran Coniry, David Venner
04/00 09/06/00     Speedboat with engine failure near Monkstown towed ashore Alan Barton, Alan Venner, David Venner
03/00 19/05/00     27’ motorboat with engine failure 4M S Sovereign Rocks – boat towed to Kinsale. Alan Barton, Mick Canty, Paul Brierley
02/00 15/05/00     Pilot 17 motorboat with engine failure off Spike Island – towed ashore. Alan Barton, Michael Meade, Aiden O’Connor
01/00 07/05/00     Fire on board vessel at Crosshaven Boatyard, gave assistance to local Fire Brigade Alan Venner Ruairi Higgins, Finn O’Boyle