The Irish Coast Guard responded to almost 2,800 incidents throughout 2025.
The service – which conducted search and rescue operations, maritime casualty responses, and pollution control – provided critical assistance, meaning preventing loss of life and/or delivery of appropriate medical care, to over 1,900 people.
The organisation reached a milestone in its aviation capacity, with it commencing helicopter use at many bases, including in Sligo.
Head of Operations at the Irish Coast Guard Kevin Whitney has been giving more details of the group’s experience in 2025 to Midwest Radio’s Scott Stephens…
