RNLI voluntary crews deserve our thanks and support - Achill and Ballyglass personnel rescued 17 souls

Tuesday, 21 February 2012 14:48

Written by Tom Gillespie

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LAST year RNLI lifeboats in Ireland launched 980 times to a variety of callouts. A total of 905 people were rescued over the course of the 12 months by volunteer lifeboat crews who spent almost 10,000 hours on service at sea.

From the Ballyglass, Belmullet, RNLI station, the crew had to launch their all-weather lifeboat on six occasions and their inshore lifeboat on five outings, assisting three and six people respectively

The Achill Island crew on board their all-weather lifeboat were called out on 14 occasions and assisted eight people in distress.

The Aran Island crew were somewhat busier, with 40 call-outs to help 36 people.