
RNLI Baltimore Lifeboat Station
Medical Evacuation at Cape Clear Island
While on a joint lifeboat exercise this evening, the Coastguard tasked Baltimore Lifeboat to carry out a medical evacuation of an elderly male from Cape Clear Island. On arrival in Cape Clear the all weather lifeboat crew assisted with the air lifting of the casualty from Cape Clear emergency helicopter landing pad. Meanwhile the ILB brought Lifeboat Medical Advisor, Dr Don Creagh, to the slip near the helipad to further assess the casualty’s condition.
On board the all weather lifeboat, Alan Massey, Coxswain Brendan Cottrell, Mechanic Cathal Cottrell, Ronnie Carthy, Brian Mcsweeney, John Rochford, Jerry Smith and Eoin Ryan
On board the inshore lifeboat, Bessie, Helm John Kearney, Ger O’Brien and Ryan O’Mahony

Alan Massey visits Castletownshend
The new Baltimore Tamar class lifeboat visited Castlehaven today. Coxswain Kieran Cotter is pictured on the pier with proud local fundraisers who have been recognised by the RNLI for their outstanding support.
Brendan Cottrell at the helm arriving in Courtmac

Baltimores new Tamar Alan Massey arrived in Courtmacsherry at 11.30 today
Securing the boarding boat after the morning training session

Intensive training continues at Baltimore lifeboat station to bring the crew up to full competency levels before the Alan Massey enters service





