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# rescue-116 - Friday 13 March, 2020
'We are ok, but just ok': Coast Guard pays tribute to victims of R116 on third anniversary
Four crew members lost their lives in the crash three years ago this week.
# rescue-116 - Monday 30 December, 2019
Reform is still needed nearly three years after Rescue 116 crash, warns pilots' group
The factors that led to a fatal helicopter crash off the Mayo coast in 2017 still exist, a pilots’ organisation has warned.
# rescue-116 - Thursday 8 August, 2019
Coast Guard helicopter airlifts diver who got into difficulty at the wreck of the Lusitania
The diver is receiving treatment at Galway University Hospital.
# rescue-116 - Friday 19 July, 2019
'It's vital that we learn the lessons from tragic accidents': Ireland to get a new search and rescue plan
The new framework will be phased in over the next 18 months.
# rescue-116 - Monday 15 July, 2019
Man rescued after boat capsizes off coast of south Dublin
The incident happened at around 4pm today.
# rescue-116 - Saturday 20 April, 2019
Man airlifted to hospital after collapsing while walking on Carlingford mountain
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at midday.
# rescue-116 - Thursday 14 March, 2019
'We will never forget': Tributes paid to Rescue 116 victims on second anniversary of crash
Four people lost their lives after Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 went down on 14 March 2017.
# rescue-116 - Wednesday 13 March, 2019
'She'd be so proud of her little boy': Dara Fitzpatrick's sister on life two years after Rescue 116 disaster
Tomorrow marks two years since the crash.
# rescue-116 - Friday 2 November, 2018
Rescue 116 called to assist Norwegian plane land at Dublin Airport
The aircraft’s crew reported a technical issue on its approach to Dublin this afternoon.
# rescue-116 - Friday 21 September, 2018
'Confusion and conflicts of interest' found among agencies who oversee Irish search and rescue operations
The review was commissioned following the fatal crash of Rescue 116 last year.
# rescue-116 - Sunday 9 September, 2018
12-year-old boy winched to safety after falling while jumping rocks in south Dublin
The incident was first reported to emergency services just before 5pm.
# rescue-116 - Monday 16 July, 2018
Life jacket and helmet from Rescue 116 discovered by fisherman
The items were discovered by a fisherman one nautical miles off Achill Island.
# rescue-116 - Sunday 15 April, 2018
Catherine Corless, Rescue 116 crew and Vera Twomey among People of the Year
The Awards aim to recognise the achievements of the country’s everyday heroes.
# rescue-116 - Wednesday 14 March, 2018
'Forever remembered for the sacrifice they made': Rescue 116 crew honoured in Mayo
Four crew members died when the Irish Coast Guard helicopter crashed this day last year.
# rescue-116 - Friday 29 December, 2017
Coast Guard says it's mindful of 'devastating pain and loss' felt by families of Rescue 116 crew
In its year in review, the Coast Guard said it saved the lives of 335 people throughout the year.
# rescue-116 - Monday 11 December, 2017
'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.
# rescue-116 - Thursday 26 October, 2017
Serious concerns about safety raised as long as five years before Rescue 116 crash
A report on RTÉ’s Prime Time highlighted issues with the lifejackets and navigation systems onboard the helicopters used.
# rescue-116 - Tuesday 3 October, 2017
Helmet and lifejacket found washed up belonged to Rescue 116 winchman Ciarán Smith
Rescue 116 went down in March with four crew onboard while preparing to refuel at Blacksod, Co Mayo.
# rescue-116 - Sunday 1 October, 2017
Helmet and lifejacket found on Mayo shore
Investigations are being carried out to determine whether the items belong to a missing Rescue 116 crewmember.
# rescue-116 - Tuesday 18 July, 2017
Searches resume for missing Rescue 116 crew members
Searches had been due to resume over the weekend but were postponed due to bad conditions.
# rescue-116 - Monday 17 July, 2017
Search for two remaining Rescue 116 crewmen to resume today
Garda divers will be on hand to conduct dives as they are needed.
# rescue-116 - Saturday 15 July, 2017
Search for missing Rescue 116 crew members postponed until Monday due to bad weather
Strong winds, a high sea level and poor visibility made it too unsafe for the operation to commence.
# rescue-116 - Friday 14 July, 2017
Favourable weather conditions to aid fresh search for missing Rescue 116 crew members
Last night, RTÉ’s Prime Time reported that concerns over onboard mapping systems had been flagged four years ago.
# rescue-116 - Thursday 13 July, 2017
Pilot flagged concerns that island was not on mapping system 4 years before Rescue 116 crash
A report on RTÉ’s Prime Time detailed a series of emails between pilots and the search and rescue operator in 2013.
# rescue-116 - Saturday 1 July, 2017
'You're just smashed by this train' - Rescue 116 families speak of their loss
Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 disappeared off the north coast of Mayo after providing communications cover for a medical rescue in March of this year.
# rescue-116 - Sunday 4 June, 2017
Three rescued after yacht sinks off Wexford coast
No-one was injured in the incident.
# rescue-116 - Sunday 28 May, 2017
'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.
# rescue-116 - Wednesday 24 May, 2017
While training last night, the Coast Guard was called to help tourists adrift near Sandymount beach
The two Finnish tourists were uninjured.
# rescue-116 - Thursday 13 April, 2017
'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”.
# rescue-116 - Monday 10 April, 2017
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.
# rescue-116 - Sunday 9 April, 2017
Massive search fails to find Rescue 116 crewmen
Over 100 boats took to the waters on the northwest coast yesterday.
# rescue-116 - Saturday 8 April, 2017
Over 100 boats to search for missing Rescue 116 crew
It’s thought that local knowledge of tides and currents will be crucial in the search effort.
# rescue-116 - Thursday 6 April, 2017
Major search operation to begin Saturday for missing Rescue 116 crew
The Coast Guard, the LÉ Ciara and local fishermen will be involved in the search over the weekend.
# rescue-116 - Wednesday 5 April, 2017
Wreckage of Rescue 116 brought ashore
The helicopter crashed three weeks ago while preparing to refuel at Blacksod, County Mayo.
# rescue-116 - Tuesday 4 April, 2017
'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.
# rescue-116 - Monday 3 April, 2017
'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.
# rescue-116 - Sunday 2 April, 2017
Wreckage of Rescue 116 recovered but no sign of missing crew members
Crew members Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith are still missing.
# rescue-116 - Saturday 1 April, 2017
Search teams will attempt to lift wreckage of Rescue 116 today
The location of Paul Ormsby (53) and Ciarán Smith (38) remains unknown.
# rescue-116 - Thursday 30 March, 2017
'Paralysed with grief, we have lost one of God's finest creatures' - funeral of Captain Mark Duffy takes place
The funeral service for the Coast Guard helicopter pilot took place this morning in his hometown of Blackrock, Co Louth.
# rescue-116 - Wednesday 29 March, 2017
Funeral of Rescue 116 Captain Mark Duffy to take place tomorrow
The body of Mark Duffy was recovered on Sunday.
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