The Irish Coast Guard saved 2,000 people in 2025, responding to almost 2,800 incidents. The year involved extreme weather events. Assistance reached 1,941 people, preventing loss of life or delivering medical care.
Incidents included search and rescue, maritime casualties, pollution control, and preparedness. Units mobilised 1,187 times, with 933 helicopter missions and 190 air ambulance flights, supporting offshore islands.
Coordination centres launched RNLI lifeboats 798 times and community inshore rescue 121 times. AW189 helicopters from Bristow Ireland operated from Shannon, Dublin, and Sligo, with fixed wing from Shannon in September. Resources aided responses to flooding, coastal emergencies, and weather incidents. Collaboration remained central.
Joanna Cullen shared “The extreme weather conditions we faced demanded rapid, coordinated responses, and I am proud of how our teams rose to the challenge. 2025 had been a year that truly tested the resilience and capability of the Irish Coast Guard.”
“The successful transition of three bases and the introduction of Fixed Wing operations from Shannon have been game-changers, enabling us to respond faster and more effectively than ever before.”
“These advancements, combined with the dedication of our volunteers and partners, ensured that communities across Ireland received the life-saving support they needed when it mattered most.”
