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The helicopter crashed into Blackrock island off Mayo in March 2017

Delay in publication of R116 crash report

investigations unit • 09 Jan

Four people lost their lives when the helicopter crashed into Blackrock Island

Report into R116 helicopter crash 'at advanced stage'

Ireland • 04 Mar 19

The study was tasked with examining any gaps in the oversight of search and rescue operations

Confusion among agencies over air search and rescue

Ireland • 24 Aug 18

The search for Rescue 116 off the Co Mayo coast

Rescue 116: The Investigation

Analysis and Comment • 16 Mar 18

The bodies of Dara Fitzpatrick and Mark Duffy were recovered following the crash, the bodies of Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith have not been located

Review of search and rescue operations to go ahead

Connacht • 16 Mar 18

Prime Time - Trolley Crisis, Can food cure us? Rescue 116 Tribute

Prime Time • 16 Mar 18

The four crew of Rescue 116 died when the helicopter crashed last March

Inquests into R116 crew deaths to take place next month

Connacht • 21 Feb 18

Rescue 116 crashed into Blackrock Island in March, claiming the lives of four crew

Ongoing safety concerns for rescue helicopter services

Ireland • 26 Oct 17

The crew of Rescue 116 were lost when their helicopter collided with Blackrock Island on 14 March

Further searches take place off Blackrock Island

Rescue 116 • 22 Jul 17

Rescue Helicopter 116 crashed into Blackrock on 14 March

R116 search continues off Blackrock Island

Rescue 116 • 17 Jul 17

Garda divers will travel to the scene tomorrow to conduct more surveys of the area where Rescue 116 crashed

Fresh searches to take place off Blackrock Island

News • 14 Jul 17

Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter 116 crashed off the coast of Co Mayo on 14 March

Concern over Blackrock Island raised before R116 crash

rescue 116 • 14 Jul 17

Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 crashed into Blackrock Island, off the Mayo coast, last month

Sniffer dogs to be used in Rescue 116 search

Rescue 116 • 29 Apr 17

Transcript was of the final two minutes of the flight before it hit Blackrock Island killing all four crew members

Pilot groups criticise release of Rescue 116 transcript

Ireland • 18 Apr 17

The preliminary report gives details of issues with route guides for rescue helicopters

AAIU recommends review of Coast Guard route guides

rescue 116 • 14 Apr 17

Fishermen and others putting to sea are being urged to remain vigilant for any sign of debris

Rescue 116 crew still missing as extensive search ends

rescue 116 • 10 Apr 17

Ciarán Smith and Paul Ormsby have been missing since their helicopter crashed last month

Sea search fails to find missing Rescue 116 crewmen

Ireland • 08 Apr 17

Winch operator Paul Ormsby and winchman Ciarán Smith are still missing

ROV surveys seabed as Rescue 116 search continues

News • 06 Apr 17

The wreckage was found off Blackrock island

Trawlers to launch new search for crew of Rescue 116

rescue 116 • 05 Apr 17

Orla Smith, whose brother Ciarán is lost at sea, said local knowledge was key to the effort to bring him home

'We need those boys home' - sister of missing crewman

rescue 116 • 03 Apr 17

An extensive coastal search, involving Coast Guard and RNLI boats, is continuing

Conditions preventing attempts to lift Rescue 116

rescue 116 • 30 Mar 17

Search teams are hoping conditions tomorrow will allow them to partially raise the wreckage

Tides hamper bid to lift wreckage of Rescue 116

rescue 116 • 28 Mar 17

The R116 aircraft is located 40 metres below sea level

Lifting bags attached to R116 wreckage to help divers

Ireland • 28 Mar 17

Captain Mark Duffy's body was brought ashore in Co Mayo earlier today

Captain Duffy's body recovered from wreckage of R116

Regional • 27 Mar 17

Wreckage of Rescue 116 was found off Blackrock Island

Agencies meeting over next step in Rescue 116 operation

News • 25 Mar 17