About The Show

A new six part series which tells the gripping stories of some of Ireland's heroic rescue operations

From an accident on the cold reaches of Carrauntoohil Mountain in Co Kerry, to the dramatic sea cave tragedy in Belderrig, Co Mayo, the tales of both rescuers and those they save are brought vividly to life.

At the core of most Irish rescues are a handful of dedicated, often voluntary organisations like the Coast Guard, RNLI, Mountain Rescue teams and fire services. Many of the men and women who help in Irish rescues are unsung heroes.

Other stories that feature in Rescue include: the seven Dublin men who were seconds from drowning; the Cappoquin couple whose children were trapped in a burning house; the students lost in a pothole cave in County Clare; and the heroic Air Corps helicopter crew who risked their lives to save others.