
Kilmore Quay RNLI volunteers recognized for longstanding service
Two of Kilmore Quay RNLI’s dedicated fundraising volunteers were presented with RNLI Certificates of Thanks on Sunday in recognition of their longstanding service to the charity that saves lives at sea
As an independent charity organisation, the RNLI relies on donations to fund its life saving work. Kilmore Quay lifeboat crew are on call day and night throughout the year. To sustain this service, well-maintained equipment, lifeboats, shore equipment and ongoing training are required. None of this would be possible without the enthusiasm, commitment, and drive of dedicated local fundraisers like Anne McMorris and Johnny Moore.
Anne was a diligent Station Treasurer at Kilmore Quay for over 34 years. She took on various roles at the station over the years including Chairperson of the Station Management team and Shop Manager, in addition to being a dedicated fundraiser involved in station fundraising events for over 50 years. Sadly, Anne passed away earlier this year after a long and courageous battle with illness. Accepting the award on her behalf today were her son and daughter, John and Felicity.
Johnny joined Kilmore Quay RNLI as shore crew in 1987 and currently holds the role of Launching Authority in addition to being a dedicated member of the fundraising team for the last 25 years. Together with Anne, Johnny managed the team of shop volunteers and organised numerous fundraising events on behalf of the RNLI.
Fundraisers, shop volunteers, crew members and family members gathered at the station on Sunday afternoon (08 September) to mark this special occasion. Speaking at the event Pauline McGann, RNLI Community Manager (Ireland East) said ‘Volunteers like Anne and Johnny are the lifeblood of the RNLI. They have done trojan work raising vital funds for the charity and I am delighted to be here today to recognize their hard work and commitment. We could not do what we do without the vital support of our incredible volunteers.’
Also presented with Certificates of Service by Coxswain Eugene Kehoe were Victor Gore and PJ Bates. Victor served as a crew member from 2013 to 2023. During his service Kilmore Quay Lifeboat rescued 11 lives. PJ served as a crew member from 1997 to 2023 also qualifying as a Navigator. During his service Kilmore Quay Lifeboat rescued 53 lives.
Speaking following the event, Coxswain Eugene Kehoe said ‘We have a long tradition of life-boating here in Kilmore Quay thanks to our dedicated volunteers. We are very proud of all our volunteers, the fundraisers, shop volunteers, shore crew and sea-going crew, and the way they do what they do to help save lives at sea.’
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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