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Commemorative scroll event comes to Bundoran RNLI in historic year for charity

Lifeboats News Release

On Friday last (9 August), Bundoran RNLI hosted a special event as part of the RNLI's commemorative relay celebrating the organisation's 200th anniversary.

Geraldine Patton Bundoran RNLI signs the commemorative scroll on behalf of the crew at the station

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Geraldine Patton Bundoran RNLI signs the commemorative scroll on behalf of the crew at the station

The ceremonial scroll is travelling through every RNLI region and country throughout 2024, symbolising unity and dedication to the charity's volunteer lifesaving efforts.

The journey of the scroll began on March 4, 2024, at the Service of Thanksgiving held at Westminster Abbey, marking the RNLI's bicentennial and on Friday representatives from the local crew at the Bundoran station signed the scroll on behalf of the wider crew and supporters in the local community. The scroll will continue its journey until October 2024, concluding its remarkable path in Douglas, Isle of Man, the former home of RNLI founder Sir William Hillary.

Breffni Gorman, Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Press Officer, said: 'It's a special year for the RNLI as it celebrates 200 years in saving lives sea. The RNLI has had a lifeboat in our community for 30 years and prior to this we had a community lifeboat in place for 20 years; so we have been celebrating 50 years of saving lives locally. We are proud to be part of the RNLI family and will continue to celebrate this momentous year throughout 2024.'

The Bundoran Lifeboat Station, along with other RNLI stations, plays an integral part in this historic relay, showcasing the commitment and bravery of its volunteers who are on call 24/7/365.

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Brian Fowley, Geraldine Patton, Patrick Corr and Shane Smyth of Bundoran RNLI

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Brian Fowley, Geraldine Patton, Patrick Corr and Shane Smyth of Bundoran RNLI

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Bundoran volunteer crew; Geraldie Patton, Patrick Corr, Breffni Gorman and Shane Smyth with the commemorative scroll on the Bundoran RNLI Atlantic 85 boat

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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