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21/07/2015
LÉ Niamh Rescues Over 250 Migrants In Libya
Irish navy vessel LÉ Niamh has rescued 256 migrants following a Search and Rescue Operation 90 kilometres north-east of Tripoli, Libya.
On 19 July, 98 migrants were rescued from a rubber craft 76 KM North West of Tripoli. The LÉ Niamh was involved in a joint operation with the Italian Navy to transfer 200 migrants from a wooden barge to the Italian Naval Vessel SIRIO.
The LÉ Niamh departed Ireland on Friday 10 July.
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On 19 July, 98 migrants were rescued from a rubber craft 76 KM North West of Tripoli. The LÉ Niamh was involved in a joint operation with the Italian Navy to transfer 200 migrants from a wooden barge to the Italian Naval Vessel SIRIO.
The LÉ Niamh departed Ireland on Friday 10 July.
(CD)
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1,041 people were rescued by the RNLI during 939 launches in 2012. Launches had fallen slightly on comparison to 2011, but the number of rescues was up. 14% of lifeboat launches were to fishing boats and other commercial vessels, but over half of launches for the year were to power, sail and pleasure craft.
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Ryan Sheridan 'Rescues' Tennents Vital
Irish upbeat singer songwriter Ryan Sheridan has become the last minute announcement at the Tennents Vital gig after American new comers Foster The People pulled out this week. Ryan will join The Script, Two Door Cinema Club, Ellie Goulding and The Wombats on the first day of the festival, taking place on August 23.
Ryan Sheridan 'Rescues' Tennents Vital
Irish upbeat singer songwriter Ryan Sheridan has become the last minute announcement at the Tennents Vital gig after American new comers Foster The People pulled out this week. Ryan will join The Script, Two Door Cinema Club, Ellie Goulding and The Wombats on the first day of the festival, taking place on August 23.
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