This morning’s press features extensive coverage of our recent rescue from 1st July 2014 at Donabate where 3 people were assisted to safety by the Skerries Coast Guard team.
Remember – if you find yourself in difficulty on the coast, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the COAST GUARD. Don’t hesitate to raise the alarm if you are in difficulty.
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This afternoon, members of the Skerries Coast Guard team attended the blessing of the boats at Balbriggan harbour. This blessing ceremony, part of the community’s annual SummerFest, was conducted by Fr Eugen Taaffe at the harbor and was attended by large crowds. The Skerries lifeboat and crew also attended the ceremony. The crew of local community website, Balbriggan.info were on hand to capture photos of the ceremony and more are available on their website – www.balbriggan.info
Skerries Coast Guard – a voluntary rescue unit of the Irish Coast Guard
At 4am this morning, seven members of the Skerries Coast Guard team joined thousands others at Malahide Castle to begin the 5km Darkness into Light walk in aid of Pieta House. Thankfully the rain clouds held off for a memorable sunrise over the Castle.
Over 4,500 people took part in the walk at Malahide Castle and nationally some 80,000 turned out across the country to show their support for such a worthy cause.
For more information on the work of Pieta house and the services they provide, please visit their website www.pieta.ie
Skerries Coast Guard – a voluntary coastal rescue unit of the Irish Coast Guard
Skerries Coast Guard at Malahide Castle after completing the 5km darkness into light walk
At 3pm this afternoon the Skerries Coast Guard team lined out at the South Strand, Skerries for the local St Patrick’s Day parade. Several members of the Skerries Coast Guard team marched the parade route, joined by the Unit’s emergency response vehicle.
This year saw one of the biggest crowds attending the parade, cheering on all the entries. Thankfully the there was no rain during the parade, despite the dark clouds lingering overhead.
Skerries Coast Guard – a voluntary rescue unit of the Irish Coast Guard.