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Blacksod Lighthouse Michael Gallagher The whole world owes a debt to the people of Blacksod and that should be marked by the construction of a peace park on the western tip of Europe according to Erris-based politician, Gerry Coyle. The well-known ...

23 Jul 2019 at 11:46

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Reenactment of emigrant journeys a success

Re-enactment of emigrant journeys a success Ciara Galvin TO COMMEMORATE the 130th anniversary of the Assisted Emigrant Sailings from Blacksod in 1883 to Canada and the US and to raise awareness of the database launch documenting those who used ...

30 Jul 2013 at 11:01

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‘We don’t know where to look anymore’

SEARCHING FOR HOPE Orla Smith, sister of missing Coast Guard winchman Ciaran Smith, speaking with Coast Guard searchers in the Community Centre in Aughleim yesterday afternoon. Pic: Keith Heneghan/Phocus Anton McNulty The sister of one of the ...

04 Apr 2017 at 11:40

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R116 remembered in Cavan with Mayo pipers

ON SONG The Tenor and Bass sections of the Clew Bay Pipe Band perform to a full house at the recent Rescue 116 Memorial Concert in Cootehill, Cavan. From left: Áine Regan, Leah Staunton, Molly Moore, Ailish Walsh, Nicole Gannon, Róisín ...

12 Sept 2017 at 13:17

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R116 extended search to Donegal Bay

LOCATED The remains of Mark Duffy are brought on to Blacksod Pier in Belmullet on Sunday afternoon. Pic: Keith Heneghan/Phocus Anton McNulty The search for the missing crew of Rescue 116 has been extended north to Donegal Bay after ...

28 Mar 2017 at 12:35

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Sole rescued Coast Guard pilot dies in hospital

SEARCH CONTINUES Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 118 from Sligo refuelling at Blacksod today, as it takes part in the search efforts. Pic: Anton McNulty Anton McNulty Blacksod The first fatality in the Coast Guard rescue helicopter ...

14 Mar 2017 at 15:02

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Sniffer dogs to search islands in latest R116 search

Anton McNulty SPECIALLY trained sniffer dogs are to be used by rescue teams to search a number of islands off Blacksod in the ongoing search for the missing crew of Rescue 116. The dogs are specially trained to detect the ...

02 May 2017 at 10:42

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‘It is what we do’

Coast Guard members searching near Blacksod Lighthouse. Anton McNulty THE Officer-in-Charge of the Ballyglass Coast Guard Unit has vowed to continue to search for as long as it takes to recover the three missing crew ...

21 Mar 2017 at 12:45

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Seabed scanner picks up ‘large debris’ in search for R116 crew

DIFFICULT TIME Coast Guard members involved in the search at Blacksod. Pic: Keith Heneghan Coast Guard hopes to start dives after Celtic Voyager locates large debris with seabed-scanning equipment Anton McNulty ...

15 Mar 2017 at 16:18

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Search for missing helicopter crew to continue through the night

HOPE FADING Coast Guard members involved in the search for the crew of helicopter Rescue 116 gathered at Blacksod. Pic: Keith Heneghan Anton McNulty Blacksod The search for the three missing crew members of ...

14 Mar 2017 at 19:35

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Sombre search stalled

STANDING GUARD The Irish Navy’s LE Eithne in Blacksod Bay, searching for the three missing Coast Guard helicopter crew. Pic: Keith Heneghan / Phocus Wreckage shows signs of impact with Blackrock Island ...

21 Mar 2017 at 12:57

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A time for reflection

SHORE SEARCH Members of the Irish Coast Guard searching the shore near Blacksod in the aftermath of the R116 crash last year. Locals still carry out daily searches one year on. Pic: Keith Heneghan. ...

13 Mar 2018 at 16:48

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