Lough Ree RNLI marked a significant milestone on Monday last, October 17, when a cheque for €100,000 was presented to the RNLI as the local community contribution to the overall €1.2 million cost of the new lifeboat station on a site donated by the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland.
The presentation was made by Michael Ganly, Chairman of the Lough Ree RNLI Appeal Committee to Anna Classon, Head of Ireland, RNLI.
On her first visit to the new lifeboat station Anna Classon stated that she was really impressed by the partnership between the RNLI and the IWAI and to see two great organisations sharing resources for the benefit of the community.
The community contribution was the result of a fundraising campaign and was supported by community groups, the corporate sector, and a host of individuals for the lakeside community and beyond.
The new lifeboat station has been very active this year and has been a particular asset to the 46 volunteer crew as the charity and its lifeboat ‘Tara Scougall’ responded to 46 callouts in the year to date.
