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Kinsale RNLI benefits from Regatta race and is all set to cheer on young Joey

Lifeboats News Release

Kinsale RNLI is set to benefit from fundraising activities taking place in the month of August. The funds raised through these events will go to fund the lifeboat charity’s search and rescue work. This year, the RNLI is celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea.

5 RNLI Volunteers In RENLI Yellow bibs

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RNLI Fundraising Volunteers at the Kinsale Regatta Road Race

The town came out in force for the Regatta weekend, despite disappointing weather conditions that failed to put a dampener on the festivities. The Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile Road Race, taking in scenic Kinsale, had 724 entrants signed up to race from all over Ireland and included participants from the U.S.A, Netherlands, England and Northern Ireland, making it one of the largest 5-mile Road Races outside of Dublin. Also present on the day were 120 volunteers, some from Kinsale RNLI, Kinsale First Responders and Sailability, which were all charities that benefitted from the road race.

Next on Saturday, (10 August), The Duathlon for Des will take place with 12-year-old Joey Hurley taking on an immense physical challenge. On December 14th, 2023, Joey's uncle Des Hurley tragically died at sea. Des was also his godfather and best friend and Joey turned to exercise as a way of coping with his loss.

Joey is going to kayak from the Bullman in Kinsale to James Fort (1 kilometre), run from James Fort to Charles Fort and back (10.25 kilometres), then kayak from James Fort back to the Bullman (1 kilometre). Joey has chosen Kinsale RNLI as the charity for Joey’s Duathlon for Des and a water station especially for Joey will be situated at the RNLI station on the day with Volunteer lifeboat Crew on hand to cheer him on.

Fundraising has already reached over €8,000. With still a few days to go, donations can still be made through https://www.justgiving.com/page/marion-gabriel-1722358410456?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fmarion-gabriel-1722358410456&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

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Joey Hurley with RNLI Volunteer Crew members Finn Bohan and Eoin Keyes
Stormy Stan and person dressed in Kinsale 5 Mile yellow t-shirt

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Stormy Stan with Kinsale Road Race Organizer Jeremiah Callanan

Key facts about the RNLI

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.

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Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries

Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.

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