The lifeboat station at Skerries, Co Dub/in, was formally re-opened on Sunday May 1 bv John Boland, Minister for the Public Service in the Republic of Ireland; Mr Boland lives in Skerries and has been closely involved in the reestablishment of the station in recent years. The station was first established in 1854 but was closed in 1930 with the coming of motor lifeboats to flanking stations. A 16ft D class inflatable lifeboat has been on operational trials at Skerries in the summer months since 1981, during which time 13 lives have been rescued in 11 services. A boat of this class, for summer operation, has now been established at the station. Much of the fitting out of the boathouse was done by the crew themselves..