The station operates an inshore B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat.
B - 834 ' William Henry Liddington '
News and Events:
The Tubridy Show
Ryan Tubridy visited the station on the 12th of July where he presented his weekday radio show live from the
Lifeboat Station in Bundoran. He is pictured above along with Mike Denver and
some of the crew.
Annual Raft Race
The Annual Charity Fun Day, in aid of the RNLI was held at the Mall Quay in
Ballyshannon on the 18th July. Once again the crowds turned out in force to
offer their support to the Lifeboat. Many thanks go to all involved from the
organizers, sponsors, to those who attended and the raft and curragh builders.
Thanks also to our main sponsor The Creevy Pier Hotel who held a hugely
successful BBQ and prize giving at the hotel later in the evening. The whole
event was a huge success and once again a big thanks to all for your continued
support. Its back to the drawing board for the lifeboat crew who came home a
respectable second place on their raft 'Dora'.
Naming Ceremony
Saturday 22nd May saw the official naming of our new Atlantic 85 lifeboat.The lifeboat was named
William Henry Liddington in memory of the father of the donor Mr. John
Grover Liddington. On leaving a legacy to the RNLI Mr. John Grover Liddington
requested that two lifeboats be purchased and named in memory of his parents.
The RNLI will be officially naming the two lifeboats in the same week, one in
Wales and one in Ireland.
Geoffrey Liddington, a cousin of
the donor is pictured above officially naming Bundoran RNLI’s new Atlantic 85
lifeboat William Henry Liddington. While in Wales the previous week the
Beaumaris Atlantic 85 lifeboat was named Annette Mary Liddington.
We were delighted to be
joined on the day by a large number of the local community, our colleagues from
Sligo and many other lifeboat stations, the fire service, ambulance, gardai,
coastguard, and the local clergy. Our thanks go out to them all for their
support.
Photos from the naming
ceremony can be seen in the
gallery.
St Patrick's Day 2010
Bundoran Lifeboat Crew once again took part in the St Patricks Day
festivities in both Bundoran and Ballyshannon by entering our float in both
towns parades. Some of the crew were on board and were well assisted by some
younger prospective crew. A good day was had by all and was topped off nicely
when the Lifeboat Crew won first prize for their efforts in both parades. Well
done to all involved. The parade in Bundoran featured on RTE's six one news,
click
here to view the clip. Its also on You Tube courtesy of Killian and
TurfnSurf. Click here
to view.
Portrush Award
Congratulations to Portrush mechanic Anthony Chambers
who was awarded the RNLI's Bronze Medal for Gallantry
for rescuing two 14-year-old boys trapped by the rising
tide in a cliff cave near Castlerock Strand on 5 August
2009. Watch a reconstruction of the rescue below.
B711 Helene on Last Training Exercise
Sunday the 26th of July saw the
station boat B711 "Helene" launch for her last training
exercise. She is pictured above crewed by Iarla, William and
Kealan. She served her time well in Bundoran and was involved in
countless rescues. She is being returned to the relief fleet and
will be able to continue her lifesaving work. The following
Tuesday saw her last service launch right in the middle of the
changeover to the 85. See callouts page for details.
Accidents At Sea
In the event of vessels or individuals
getting into difficulties in Irish waters, the Irish Coast Guard
is the service responsible for the initiation and co-ordination
of search and rescue operations. The Coast Guard also
co-ordinates the response to persons at risk of death or injury
on the cliffs or shoreline of the Republic of Ireland.
Search and rescue operations are
co-ordinated from one of the three Coast Guard rescue centres at
Dublin, Valentia and Malin Head.
Depending on the gravity of the situation
the Coast Guard will deploy Coast Guard helicopters, RNLI
lifeboats, Coast Guard Units and Community Rescue boats. If
required, additional resources will be requested from the naval
service, Air Corps, vessels at sea, Garda Water Unit, air
traffic services, fire brigade and Civil Defence.
What to do in
the event of an emergency.
If you
notice that somebody is in difficulty in the water (e.g. sea,
river, lake, or cliffs), dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast
Guard. The service is free. Please do not leave it for another
person to call.
Keep up to date with Lifeboat
Launches
Out on a shout in Ireland
Click on the flag to view lifeboat launch
activity around the coast of Ireland.
Be notified of RNLI lifeboat launches as
they happen.
The desktop pager launches and beeps when
we have been notified of a launch. Click on
the pager to download the virtual pager
to your desktop.
Kids Pages
Click on the pictures below to view
some games and activities from the RNLI
