Derrynane Inshore Rescue Service is a voluntary group set up to provide an emergency lifeboat service to the Kenmare Bay community. This service is made possible by donations from the general pubic.
We run several events throughout the year to fund raise for the unit. This events are crucial to the sustainability of the service. Please see Events page for more information.
We are a 24 hour station on call from Valentia Coastguard 365 days a year. We face 7 metre waves, force 7 storms and risk our lives just to save you. Your contributions are what keep this unit saving lives every year.
This service would not be functional without the support from members of the public. If you wish to support Derrynane Inshore Rescue please click on the link below or go to the "Funding" Page. We cover all along the Kenmare Bay. If you are living in the following areas please consider us for donations; Derrynane, Sneem, Kenmare, Ardgroom, Kilmacalogue, Eyeries, Ballycrovane and many more along the Kenmare Bay.
On the 15th Of August at 9.47am Derrynane Inshore Rescue was alerted by Valentia
Derrynane Inshore rescue was involved in a very successful multi agency response to a
Derrynane Inshore Rescue Service is a registered charity providing an emergency lifeboat service 24/7 365 Days a year to Kenmare Bay. The association is a declared resource of the Irish Coastguard which regulates activities and co-ordinates emergency operations. We work alongside other rescue services such as the Cliff & Coastal Rescue Service, and the RNLI and the Irish Coast Guard. Charity Number: 15677
