Dun Laoghaire RNLI to host Open Day this Sunday

Dun Laoghaire RNLI volunteers will welcome locals and visitors alike to the station on Sunday 21 July, for the annual open day.

Members of the public will get an opportunity to see some of the fantastic volunteer crew members up close and personal, possibly wearing their iconic yellow wellies.

Starting at 1pm, the main lifeboat station beside the Carlisle Pier will be open for tours of Anna Livia the all-weather lifeboat.

At the East Pier, the inshore lifeboat Realt Na Mara will be on display at the old boathouse beside Rogan’s Slipway and visitors will see this smaller but highly flexible rescue craft.

The RNLI lifeboat station Open Day is a family-oriented event suitable for all age groups and souvenirs in support of the charitable work of the RNLI will be on sale in the station shop throughout the afternoon.

Special guests will be visiting the RNLI station during the afternoon including Stormy Stan & The Dalkey Ukulele Klub.

Stephen Wynne, Dun Laoghaire RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager said: ‘We are delighted to welcome everyone to inspect the lifeboats and meet the volunteer crew members and get an insight to what they do!’

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RNLI media contacts

For more information please telephone Sarah Hipwell, Dun Laoghaire RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 087 8078688 or [email protected]

Or contact Nuala McAloon RNLI Regional Media Officer Ireland on 00353876483547 or email [email protected] or Niamh Stephenson RNLI Regional Media Manager Ireland on 00353871254124 or [email protected]

RNLI online

For more information on the RNLI please visit rnli.org. News releases and other media resources, including RSS feeds, downloadable photos and video, are available at the RNLI News Centre rnli.org/news-and-media.

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI is a proud partner of the GAA in Ireland. The two organisations are working together to improve the health and well-being of local communities with the aim to reduce drowning and to share life-saving advice. To learn more about this work click here

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around Ireland and the UK. The RNLI operates 46 lifeboat stations in Ireland. The RNLI is independent of government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, the charity has saved over 142,200 lives.

A charity registered in England and Wales (209603) and Scotland (SCO37736). Charity number CHY 2678 in the Republic of Ireland