Aran Islands Lifeboat Supporters
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- Profilaufrufe: 2.531
- Gruppe erstellt: September 2007
- Offizielle Website:
- http://www.rnli.org.uk/rnli_near_you...
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- Ich über mich
- This a band for every one who supports or recognises in any way the huge benifit the R.N.L.I is to the Aran Islands, the entire mid-west coast of ireland and of course to all that serve and work on the sea. And to help recognise the heroic voluntary work that the crew do without a second thought.
Since 1927, The Aran Islands lifeboat station has covered the dramatic, rocky wilderness facing outwards to the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly known as Galway Bay until 1995, the lifeboat crews have been presented with over 20 awards for gallantry.
OUR BOAT: R.N.L.B Mr. David Kirkaldy
Category: All-weather
Length: 17m
Range: 250 nautical miles
Speed: 25 knots
Weight: 41 tonnes
Crew: Min: 5, Max: 7
Construction: Fibre Reinforced Composite
Launch type: Moored afloat
Links:
http://www.mycharity.ie/event/caitri...
www.lifeboats.ie
http://doolincoastguard.com
www.clifdenlifeboat.org
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Man airlifted to hospital after Clare rescue
Saturday, 7 November 2009 15:32
A man has been airlifted to hospital in Galway after being rescued from the sea off the coast of Co Clare.
The man, who is understood to have been fishing, was spotted in the water at Ballyreen, five kilometres north of Doolin, by two people on the shore shortly after 9am.
Valentia Coastguard co-ordinated the search.
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The Aran Island lifeboat, Shannon Rescue helicopter, Doolin Coastguard Unit and RNLI lifeboat also attended the scene.
The man was airlifted from the water shortly before 10am and taken to Galway University Hospital.
His condition is not known.
Source: RTE online
http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1107/res...0 Kommentare 24 Tage
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Island swim aids lifeboats
Wednesday September 23 2009
A YOUNG Ballyduff woman was back in her mother's homeplace of the Aran Islands last week to swim three miles of treacherous open water in support of the local lifeboat.
Caitríona Lynch, daughter of Judy and Mike Lynch, of Kilmore in Ballyduff, set off from Inisheer to Inishmean on Saturday, September 12 — crossing the sound to the cheers of locals.
"I know the Aran Islands well as my mother comes from Inishmeán and I spent a lot of time there growing up, for Christmas and Easter and the like, so it was great to get back out for this fundraiser," Caitríona told The Kerryman.
"I had been waiting for a number of days to do it, but the weather was so bad all along. When I finally got the go-ahead on Saturday I couldn't believe the response from the islanders as the news went around that it was underway. They even lit a bonfire!"
One of two swimmers on the day, Caitríona managed to surprise herself. "I had expected it to take over an hour to get across as there's a very strong current in the sound, but I covered it in 52 minutes, which was great," she said.
"I'd just like to thank everyone at home in North Kerry who supported the cause of the Aran Islands lifeboat. We got a great response at home and it's a wonderful cause as it really is a lifeline for the people of Aran," Caitríona said.
With €2,500 raised already, Caitríona hopes to bring in more funding and anyone who would like to donate need only log onto her website:
www.mycharity.ie/event/caitriona__ni....
Source: KerryMan Online
http://www.kerryman.ie/news/island-s...0 Kommentare 70 Tage
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Galway search called off after false alarm
11/09/2009 - 15:40:17
Reports of a light aircraft crash off the coast of Galway have been declared a false alarm.
A search and rescue operation was launched before 2pm this afternoon following reports from a member of the public that a small plane had crashed into the sea.
The Aran Islands’ lifeboat along with lifeboats from Doolin and Galway Bay were involved in the operation which was assisted by the Shannon-based Coast Guard helicopter.
The operation was called off after 3pm following a comprehensive search and the incident was declared a "false alarm with good intent".
Source: Ireland on-line
http://breakingnews.iol.ie/news/irel...0 Kommentare 81 Tage
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Pictures from the Wicklow Lifeboat Open Day are now up on www.irishlifeboats.com
Hey guys congats on ur artical in the paper, hows things use busy??
Hi from all at Arklow lifeboat..
Seen a mazzive old Araun Lifeboat at Bristol on the Bristol celebrations, wow they are hhuge
I want 1
fair play 2 the lifeboat crew being a fisherman off the west coast of clare without ye we wud be fuked ha ha
a big hello from all us in Portrush have a great summer
Big hello from arranmore island
Oíche De Máirt- The Rye i Chlub Árus na nGael- 8i.n.
Sásaigh an Tart San Áit Cheart
Hi all - used to work in Kilronan for a few years - know how vital the life boat is - am a Paramedic now so fully understand the difference in life and death - well done to those of you who provide such an excellent service keep up the great work .
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a fundraising dinner dance will take place in inishbofin on sat 4th april for clifden lifeboat. some tickets are still available, they cost €50 and are available from rita 0868850340.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year form all @ Lough Swilly L/B
Thanks For your comment MIke. Will pass your thanks from here to the Aran Lb Crew. All the best from AILS
Hello to all the crew, I run KILLYBEGS SHIPPING SERVICES and am the agent for the FRV SCOTIA, you took an injured crewman off her on Sunday 16 Nov last. The Master, crew and owners, along with ourselves would like to extend our many thanks and appreciation for the excellent service provided to the crewan, as always, a highly organised, top class service provided. Thanks again Lads
Hi, I was out fishing off the Aran Islands last weekend When this lifeboat saved seven divers the went missing. well done
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Hi all frm Youghal Lifeboat Station..... Best wishes 4 the summer months keep up the gud work...
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Keep up the great work well done lads >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>