Bundoran 

Sun shines on named after. soapbox race

Bundoran’s seventh annual soapbox race took place in June, with crowds turning out to marvel at people’s engineering triumphs – and chuckle at their mechanical failures. The soapbox race is the flagship event in the station’s fundraising calendar. Blessed with beautiful weather, 20 soapbox teams showed up to race and driver Ashley Ward retained the treasured Soapbox Cup in the final battle between Ward Automation’s MK II and OK Cabs’s The Roguey Rocket. This year’s soapbox race raised a fantastic €5,000, through €40 entry fees and bucket collections on the day.

Ballycotton

DAUNT ROCK MEDALS FOR CITY MUSEUM

The family of the coxswain from the famous 1936 rescue of the Daunt Rock lightship have presented his Medals for Gallantry to Cork City Museum for display. An exhibition is being curated to celebrate Ballycotton lifeboats and the Daunt Rock rescue. Coxswain Patrick Sliney led the famed mission to save eight lightkeepers when their vessel broke away from its moorings and found itself in peril near the entrance to Cork Harbour, in hurricane force 12 winds and mountainous seas. The crew were on service for 3 days, during which they had only 3 hours’ sleep. All returned suffering from colds and saltwater burns. Coxswain Sliney was awarded the Gold Medal for Gallantry. Silver Medals were awarded to
Second Coxswain JL Walsh and Motor Mechanic T Sliney. Bronze Medals were awarded to MC Walsh, JS Sliney, W Sliney and TF Walsh. These are also due to go on display. This was one of the most exhausting and gallant services in the history of the RNLI and is a true testament to our lifesavers’ courage and determination.

Carrybridge

New lifeboat named

In June, inland lifeboat station Carrybridge officially named its new B class lifeboat the Douglas, Euan & Kay Richards in a special ceremony and service of dedication. The honour of handing over the lifeboat and officially naming her went to Barbara Stewart who represented the donor – the John and Elizabeth Allan Memorial Trust – and to Kay Richards. Kay is one of Dr Stewart’s three children, whom the lifeboat is named after.

Portrush

PENLEE PEBBLE ON EPIC RELAY

A beautifully painted pebble is making its way from Penlee Lifeboat Station in Cornwall to Portrush Lifeboat Station in Co Antrim. The pebble was painted by Penlee volunteer Elaine Trethowan and its first hiding place was in Penzance, Cornwall. On the front, it bears the message: ‘Take me from RNLI Penlee to RNLI Portrush’; on the reverse: ‘#RNLIfamily. Take photo and post to Facebook group Kernow Rocks! Hide again. How long will it take to reach Portrush?’ Kernow is the Cornish-language name for Cornwall. At the time of writing, the pebble had been found inside Drumcliffe Church, Co Sligo, beside WB Yeats’s grave and was on its way to Belfast.

What's On

Fish Supper is back for 2018 from 5–21 October. To host your own visit RNLI.org/FishSupper, or see RNLI.org/events to find one near you.

LADIES LUNCH
Friday 19 October, 12.30pm
Howth Yacht Club, Co Dublin
Lunch with fashion show and auction, by pre-booked ticket only. Contact [email protected].
BEST FOOT FORWARD
Wednesday 24 October, 7.30pm
Meadowbank Social and Recreation Club,
Donaghadee, Co Down
Kate Boyd of Dunn’s Footwear presents winter fashion ideas in aid of the RNLI. £5, including tea and coffee. Contact Evelyn Bennett on
07864 690115.
GALWAY CHRISTMAS MARKET
7–13 December
Eyre Square, Galway
Come along to get your Christmas cards, souvenirs and 2019 calendars. There will also be a raffle for a shopping trip to New York.

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