Episode 263: Irish Coast Guard and RNLI Save 14 from the Fishing Vessel FASTNET

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn dives into a dramatic multi-agency rescue off the coast of Dingle, Ireland, where the fishing vessel Fastnet was in distress and it triggered a complex and fast-moving response. Featuring voices from Dispatch - Denis O’Leary, ground team - Carol Leahy, RNLI Volunteer Rescue Boat Crew - Sean Curtin and Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Crewmen - Paraic Slattery and Jim O’Neill. The team walks through the mission step by step, sharing the real-time challenges they faced, the critical decisions made under pressure, and the coordination required to bring the operation to a successful conclusion. They explain how teamwork, communication, and rapid decision-making proved essential as conditions evolved as the vessel was being battered against the rocks. The crew reflects on the interagency collaboration that kept the mission on track, and the moment the outcome became clear: 14 lives safely rescued. It’s a powerful look at the professionalism and partnership required when multiple rescue organizations come together in the face of uncertainty—and how preparation and trust turn chaos into a save. Enjoy. Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: READYBAR - getreadybar.com and The Real ResQ Store. Follow The Real ResQ for all updates on Facebook, Instagram or visit TheRealResQ.com