In the event of a coastal emergency, dial 112/999 and ask for the Coast Guard.

Emergency at sea, contact the Coast Guard on marine VHF channel 16 or via D.S.C.

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Disclaimer: This is the website of the Bonmahon unit of the Irish Coast Guard only. For the official IRCG website, please click here.

The Bonmahon Unit of The Irish Coast Guard is based just outside the village of Bonmahon, Co Waterford.  The Unit covers a wide search area stretching from Annestown to the east all the way along to Clonea to the west.  This area contains some of the highest cliffs in the county; the Copper Coast Geopark; various sandy coves; and includes two of the county's three blue flag beaches - Bonmahon itself and Clonea.  (Waterford's third blue flag beach, incidentally, is Dunmore East.)  Since early 2007, the Bohmahon Unit has had full cliff rescue status enabling us to respond to all emergencies in our area.  The team comprises of the Area Officer, Deputy Area Officer plus forteen volunteer members all of whom are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year as part of the 112/999 emergency services. 

Last updated 29-04-2008

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