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'A lovely gesture': New helicopter named after Captain Dara Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick’s sister Niamh said the family had been touched by the offer from Heli Operations.
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Dec 11th 2017, 10:42 AM
# Coast Guard
Searches resume for missing Rescue 116 crew members
Searches had been due to resume over the weekend but were postponed due to bad conditions.
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Jul 18th 2017, 8:10 AM
# rescue 116
'A local man. A hero. A friend' -Locals plan lasting memorial for missing Coast Guard crewman
A memorial plaque will be unveiled for Rescue 116′s Paul Ormsby in his home town of Ballyfermot.
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May 28th 2017, 8:30 AM
# rescue 116
'We're gone': Final words of R116 crew released in preliminary report
The preliminary report recommends a review of “all route guides in use by its Search and Rescue helicopters in Ireland”.
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Apr 13th 2017, 8:37 PM
# blacksod
Volunteers involved in search for Rescue 116 crewmen 'disgusted' to be charged toll
Carrick River Rescue claimed they were stopped and charged on the M7 toll after taking part in Rescue 116 search.
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Apr 10th 2017, 5:19 PM
# rescue 116
Wreckage of Rescue 116 brought ashore
The helicopter crashed three weeks ago while preparing to refuel at Blacksod, County Mayo.
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Apr 5th 2017, 1:02 PM
# in it together
'We'll do it as long as it takes': Massive community effort to feed Rescue 116 search teams
Groups from all over the country are sending food to the local co-op near Blacksod.
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Apr 4th 2017, 1:43 PM
# Coast Guard
'We need those boys home': Sister of missing Rescue 116 crewman appeals for search help from fishermen
Orla Smith – whose brother Ciarán Smith remains missing – said that she and her family were trying to stay as strong as possible.
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Apr 3rd 2017, 9:24 PM
# Mayo
Search teams will attempt to lift wreckage of Rescue 116 today
The location of Paul Ormsby (53) and Ciarán Smith (38) remains unknown.
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Apr 1st 2017, 7:48 AM
# RIP
Funeral of Rescue 116 Captain Mark Duffy to take place tomorrow
The body of Mark Duffy was recovered on Sunday.
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Mar 29th 2017, 9:54 AM
# rescue 116
Rescuers will try to lift the wreckage of Rescue 116 from the sea today
The body of Captain Mark Duffy was recovered from the wreckage of the downed aircraft over the weekend.
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Mar 27th 2017, 7:10 AM
# Co-Pilot
Body recovered from Rescue 116 wreckage identified as Captain Mark Duffy
The Coast Guard member’s body was recovered from the wreckage and brought ashore today.
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Mar 26th 2017, 3:30 PM
# blacksod
Body of captain Mark Duffy found in wreckage of Rescue 116
The body has not been brought ashore.
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Mar 24th 2017, 9:45 PM
# Coast Guard
Hopes that dives to wreckage of Rescue 116 can begin today
Favourable weather conditions are expected this morning which will allow divers to reach the wreckage of the helicopter beneath the water.
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Mar 24th 2017, 8:20 AM
# black rock
Investigators have found additional wreckage of Rescue 116 in an area of interest
It’s now believed that the helicopter had no contact with any of the lighthouse or the building itself.
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Mar 21st 2017, 11:05 AM
# rescue 116
Investigators say Rescue 116 could have hit rocks at lighthouse
Up to now, the focus of the investigation has been on Black Rock lighthouse.
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Mar 20th 2017, 9:39 PM
# blacksod
No dives as weather disrupts search for Rescue 116
Captain Mark Duffy, winch operator Paul Ormsby and winchman Ciarán Smith remain missing.
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Mar 20th 2017, 3:35 PM
# rescue 116
Miscommunication over severity of fisherman's injury responsible for last journey of R116
It was thought the fisherman had lost his entire hand, instead it was just the tip of his thumb which was severed.
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Mar 20th 2017, 7:30 AM
# RIP
Captain Dara Fitzpatrick's funeral to take place tomorrow
President Michael D Higgins will be among mourners tomorrow.
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Mar 17th 2017, 3:11 PM
# rescue 116
Rescue 116: Search for Coast Guard flight recorder gets underway
Today is the third day of the search for the three missing crew members.
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Mar 16th 2017, 7:57 AM
# rescue 116
'We thanked them for the family members which they lent to this nation' - Anxious wait for news of Rescue 116
Shane Ross spoke softly of the families being “devastated”.
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Mar 16th 2017, 12:45 AM
# Mayo
Rescue 116: Black box homing beacon detected in search for missing crew
Search teams are looking for three missing crew men.
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Mar 15th 2017, 4:58 PM
# blacksod
'It's unspeakable, what's going on': Shane Ross meets families of Coast Guard crew
Searches are ongoing to locate chief pilot Mark Duffy and winchmen Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith.
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Mar 15th 2017, 3:20 PM
# blacksod
'You hang on to a thread of hope but are fearful' - The search for Rescue 116
Three crew members are yet to be recovered.
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Mar 15th 2017, 12:01 AM
# garda stations
95 Garda stations to close by end of month
Garda authorities have released a full list of the 95 stations which will close within the next 12 days.
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Jan 19th 2013, 11:29 AM
# Green shoots
Tri Talk: Aaron O'Brien sprints clear to capture junior race in London
In your weekly triathlon round-up, the Irish Junior squad excel in London and more than 200 people brave the waters at Blacksod, Co Mayo.
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Sep 25th 2012, 11:15 AM