Mayo Mountain Rescue Team on duty.

Mountain rescue team recruiting new members

MAYO Mountain Rescue Team (MMRT) is a busy, experienced and dynamic voluntary mountain rescue team which provides a mountain search and rescue emergency service (via 999/112) for Co. Mayo and nationwide, if requested.

The team operate 24/7, 365 days of the year.

They are currently accepting applications for new probationary members from people who are actively involved in hillwalking and mountain activities. They need adults (over the age of 21) of all capabilities, skills and talents.

As deputy team leader and chair of the MMRT recruitment committee, Shane McGuire, explained: “Joining Mayo Mountain Rescue Team can really make a difference in the community.”

Applications can be posted to: Recruitment, Mayo Mountain Rescue HQ, Pinewoods, Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 HX27. Email applications should be sent to secretary@mayomrt.com.

The closing date for applications is Friday, October 5.

For more information on the team go to www.mayomountainrescue.ie or find them on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/mayomountainrescue.