Greencastle Coast Guard

26/09/2026

WHAT IS EMERGENCY SERVICES CADETS?

We’re creating something a little different for the children of Inishowen… 👀

Emergency Services Cadets Day will be a fun, free, interactive day for children of primary school age, giving them the opportunity to learn what to do in an emergency and get hands-on with some of the skills used by our emergency services.

Children will rotate through a series of interactive stations, learning practical skills such as:

❤️ CPR & lifesaving skills
🛟 Water safety
📞 How and when to call 999
🔥 Fire safety
🚗 Road safety
🦺 What to do if you get lost
…and lots more!

But it’s not going to be a day of sitting and silently listening…

They’ll be getting involved!

We’re working towards bringing together emergency services, first responders and local organisations to give children the chance to meet the people who help keep our communities safe, see some of the equipment they use and learn skills that could genuinely make a difference.

📅 Saturday 27th March 2027
📍 Carndonagh Community School
🚸 Primary school age children

We’re only at the beginning, and there’s lots more to announce over the coming months.

Follow the page and share it with other families in Inishowen so you don’t miss the announcements!

If you think this is something you would also like to get involved with - we’d love to hear from you!

25/09/2026

Please follow Emergency Services Cadets page for exciting updates on a free community kids event being run in Inishowen by a number of our team members.

28/07/2026

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at this event next week!

🚨🚒 EMERGENCY SERVICES SHOWCASE 🚑🚤
Ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes of our emergency services?

Join us on Friday 7th August from 12pm – 3pm at St Colmcille's NS School Grounds, Greencastle for our brand new Emergency Services Showcase.

This exciting family-friendly event will bring together some of the incredible organisations that work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.
🚒 Fire Service
🚑 National Ambulance Service
🚤 RNLI
⚓ Irish Coast Guard
➕ And more specialist units and displays

Get up close to emergency vehicles and equipment, meet the crews, ask questions, learn life-saving skills and discover more about the vital work these services carry out every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for children and adults alike to explore, learn and engage with the people who respond when our community needs them most.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages
✅ See equipment up close
✅ Meet emergency service personnel
✅ Learn valuable safety skills

A huge thank you to CMG Windows & Doors for sponsoring this exciting new event and helping us bring it to the 2026 Greencastle Regatta & Festival programme.

Come along, meet the heroes who keep our community safe and enjoy a great afternoon for all the family.

13/05/2026

19/02/2026

Huge congratulations to Brian Thompson on receiving his 40 Year Long Service Medal from the Irish Coast Guard tonight! 👏

For four decades, Brian has dedicated his time, skill and unwavering commitment to serving his community through the Greencastle Coast Guard Unit. From search and rescue operations to mentoring new members and promoting water safety, his contribution has made a lasting impact both locally and nationally. His professionalism and leadership have guided countless operations - and plenty of us along the way!

Of course, no tribute to Brian would be complete without mentioning the legendary storytelling. The stories might be long-winded, and you’re never quite sure what the punch line will be (or when it’s coming!), but they’re always delivered with heart - and usually a captive audience. And as for the outfit choices over the years… let’s just say the Coast Guard uniform has seen some interesting interpretations! Thankfully, his dedication has always been far more consistent than his fashion sense. 😄

All jokes aside, this medal is a fitting recognition of an extraordinary 40 years of service, commitment and friendship. We are incredibly proud of you, Brian - a remarkable achievement and so very well deserved.

From all at Greencastle Coast Guard Unit

31/01/2026

*Expression of Interest – Social Media Support*

Greencastle Regatta is looking for someone with an interest in social media to help cover the festival weekend by posting updates and broadcasting events live across our social media channels.

This would be a voluntary role, but it offers great hands-on experience in live event coverage, content creation, and community engagement.

The role would involve:
- Sharing live updates during events
- Posting photos and short videos
- Helping showcase the atmosphere and activities throughout the weekend

If you enjoy social media, events, and being part of the Regatta buzz, we’d love to hear from you. It’s a great way to get involved and build experience while supporting a much-loved local festival.

If you’re interested, please get in touch by DM or speak to a committee member.

09/12/2025

🚨 Status Red Marine Warning 🚨

🔴Status Red - Storm Warning from Carnsore Point to Roche's Point to Loop Head

🔴Status Red - Storm warning from Loop Head to Erris Head to Malin Head

🟠Status Orange - Storm warning for all coasts of Ireland and on the Irish Sea

For more information: https://bit.ly/4mL3zYg

⚠️ Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry