Mallow Search and Rescue
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Mallow Search and Rescue is a registered charity based in Mallow Co.Cork. Mallow Search and Rescue is a voluntary organisation based in Mallow, Co. Cork.
We are involved in water based missing persons searches, as well as providing safety boat cover for water based events. We currently have over thirty members from all walks of life including a Plumber, Electrician, Paramedic, Software Developer and many more. These volunteers fill the numerous roles required within the unit including divers, sonar operators, boat drivers and support personnel. The unit presently has four boats, including 2 rigid hull inflatable boats and 2 inflatable boats, which provide us with the ability to search in all types of water including rivers, streams and lakes. The unit also has a C-Max CM2 Side Scan Sonar donated by the O’ Tuama family. This sonar provides a clear picture of the sea floor improving our search capability and decreasing search times in the majority of cases. The sonar is not always successful at locating the missing person but reduces the time divers are in the water by detecting possible targets for our search team to investigate. The sonar also helps with being able to identify possible underwater hazards such as trees, pipes etc before divers enter the water, providing a safer environment to work in. The organisation annually holds a fundraising raft run along the Blackwater river, from Mallow to Killavullen and all donations go towards the upkeep of the base and the equipment. Along with other fundraisers organised by members of the public this forms all of our funding which allows us to provide our service all year round to upgrade and maintain our equipment.
03/10/2026
We are very proud of our chairperson John Wolfe who was awarded north Cork volunteer of the year at the Cork volunteer awards ceremony today. John has been a driving force for Mallow Search & Rescue for over 40 years. During this time he has worked tirelessly & continues to do so. We are delighted he has won this award as it’s well deserved ⭐️
29/09/2026
The ten day Multi-agency search was stood down earlier today after a body was recovered in Lough Ennell in Co Westmeath. We would like to thank local fishermen, the Garda divers who recovered the body & to Mallow Search and rescue volunteers who assisted in the recovery. We would also like to send our deepest condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.🙏
27/09/2026
There was a beautiful rainbow on Lough Eineall today. We used the ROV for our searches throughout the day. One of the attached photos shows the area searched by the ROV. Nothing to report yet .
25/09/2026
Our volunteers are still searching on Lough Ennell with ROV & side scan sonar . Conditions were challenging today More of our members left Cork at 2.30 to help with the search. Nothing to report yet.
24/09/2026
Members of Mallow Search & Rescue continued the search today on Lough Ennell in Co West Meath. We used our side scan sonar and ROV.
As well as this being a multi agency operation,the whole community is out in force . Not only helping looking for the missing person but caring for all the agencies involved. We really appreciate their kindness. We having nothing to report as yet but will continue searching.
23/09/2026
Members of our unit are involved in a multi agency search for a missing person on Lough Ennell outside Mullingar Co Westmeath. Members are using ROVs and side-scan sonar to search the area. The search continued today as the volunteers left at five am and will stay on site until the missing person is found. As of yet there is nothing to report
10/09/2026
A huge thank you to Shamrock Rose motorcycle club who donated the proceeds of their Bike Nights to our unit. Thank you also to Mick and Family from Kilumney Inn for topping up the donations on the night. We really appreciate the effort made by everyone involved.
05/09/2026
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20260905 National Services Day, Mahon Point, Cork. National Services Day, Mahon Point, Cork, Ireland 5th September 2026
05/09/2026
We are taking part in the national services day with all the other volunteer agencies today. It takes place in Mahon point if you’d like to drop in and say hello. It would be great for young kids to see the equipment used by rescue services.
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