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Enniskillen RNLI to host open day

Lifeboats News Release

Enniskillen RNLI will be throwing open the doors of its inshore lifeboat station with an open day this Saturday, 7 September.

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Open Day

Visitors will have an opportunity to explore the lifeboat station, which was officially opened in 2023.

During the event, which takes place from 2pm to 5pm at the station in Killadeas, the volunteer crew will be joined by rescue and emergency service organisations, including the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Fire Service, the Mountain Rescue Team, Police and Community Safety Partnership and the Lough Erne Coastguard Rescue.

There will be a number of displays during the day, including a water display by Carrybridge RNLI at 2.45pm and a combined demonstration by Enniskillen RNLI and the Sligo Rescue 118 Irish Coast Guard at 3pm.

There will also be tours of the lifeboat station and a lifejacket clinic. There will be bouncy castles for younger visitors and ice cream and food can be purchased on the day.

Lifeboat Operations Manager, Gary Jones, said: 'We are delighted to be able to showcase our station and welcome many of the emergency and rescue services we work with on a routine basis. Everyone is welcome to come along.'

More information about Enniskillen RNLI station can be found at Enniskillen's station history | RNLI.

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Enniskillen RNLI station

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