This morning, members of the Skerries Coast Guard team were at the Market Square, Balbriggan to assist with the launch of the Community Safety Weekend. Also, there were representatives of various other organisations including local Gardai, Customs, Order of Malta, and the RSA.

We were joined by 250 local schoolchildren who were all eager to learn about water safety and the vital role the Coast Guard plays in rescuing those in difficulty on the coast. There were lots of free Coast Guard goodies for the children and of course plenty of leaflets and advice for the adults.

Following the offical ribbon cutting ceremony, the Garda Band and a local school choir entertained the crowds.

Photos from the entire safety weekend are available in our online photo gallery.

Further photos of the opening ceremony are available on the local websites Balbriggan.info and Balbriggan.net