News & Press Releases
Recent news @ RNLI Helvick & Dungarvan lifeboat station
RNLI Helvick’s International Duck Race Gains Momentum as Race Day Approaches
On April 20th in Dungarvan over 600 ducks will race for the top prize and raise vital funds for lifesaving…
13 April 2024 600+ Ducks Will Race for Lifeboats at FoodFest
"Hundreds of ducks from around the world are in the final stages of training for this years' event on the…
1 April 2024 RNLI Helvick prepares for 2024 year of fundraising events
The RNLI Helvick & Dungarvan Fundraising Committee has finalised the dates for this year's spring and summer events. The AGM…
12 February 2024 Upcoming RNLI Helvick Fundraising Committee AGM
RNLI Helvick & Dungarvan Fundraising Committee will be holding its AGM on February 23rd at the Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club…
1 February 2024 RNLI Helvick’s Christmas Cards Bring Waves of Joy & Lifesaving Funds
A selection of cheerful Christmas cards are available for purchase in shops in Dungarvan centre. Proceeds from these gift sales…
24 November 2023 Raising Tides and Funds: RNLI Helvick Unveils Pop-Up Shop for a Jolly Good Cause!
RNLI Helvick is excited to announce a Christmas Pop-Up Shop, a maritime-inspired event that will bring festive cheer and support…
19 November 2023 RNLI Helvick’s Upcoming Community Events & Fundraising
Harvest of the Sea Fr Conor Kelly & Dean Paul Draper will lead the Harvest of the Sea Thanksgiving service…
1 October 2023 Helvick Swim Event (Sunday 24th September) Cancelled
Due to a severe weather forecast, the RNLI Helvick Fundraising Committee has called off planned events for Sunday the 24th…
22 September 2023 @ Dungarvan Bay with Aisling Moloney
NewsAisling Moloney describes the conditions and course for the Helvick Swim in this short video.
24 July 2023 27th Annual RNLI Helvick Swim Re-Scheduled
NewsThe new date for the 27th Annual RNLI Helvick Sponsored Swim is Sunday, August 7th.
28 July 2022 Jemima the jumbo duck makes an appearance in Grattan Square
NewsJemima the jumbo duck was spotted in Dungarvan centre on Saturday encouraging the general public to sponsor a duck in…
30 May 2022 Ahoy! RNLI Christmas Cards Spotted
NewsRNLI Christmas cards are now on sale and are available in a number of outlets in An Rinn and Dungarvan.
11 December 2021 Swimmer take the plunge at the 26th Annual Helvick Swim event
NewsThe 26th Annual Helvick Swim took place on Saturday September 18 when 59 sponsored swimmers took the plunge under sunny skies…
8 October 2021 2021 Helvick Swim Update
NewsThe main annual fundraising effort for the Dungarvan Bay and Helvick Head Lifeboat Station makes a welcome return this year,…
12 September 2021 Fun Online Bingo Night
NewsAll are invited to participate in an online bingo event in aid of RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station, scheduled for Sunday…
17 July 2021 Duck Race in aid of RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station
News*POSTPONED* This family fun event on *new date TBA* will see 600+ rubber ducks enter the water from Devonshire Bridge…
16 June 2021
