operating in most weather conditions.

an MST 750 Rescue boat – is capable of

The newly commissioned lifeboat, "St. Brendan"  –

receiving an emergency call.

days of the year, and can be launched within 10 minutes of

Guard Service. The Bantry Lifeboat is on call 24 hours a day, 365

in the upper bay area, and is a declared resource of the Irish Coast

BISRA was formed in 1987, after the tragic drowning of two young people

  an emergency lifeboat service to the Bantry community. It is managed and crewed by local volunteers.

Bantry Inshore Search and Rescue Association is a voluntary group set up to provide