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Skerries volunteer crew launched the lifeboat 18 times on rescue callouts between January and December 2009.  Of these 18 callouts, 24 people were rescued.  None of this would be possible without the dedication and support of local fundraisers.

SOS day is the RNLI’s biggest fundraising day of the year and it’s a great way to get 2010 off to a cracking start, while helping to save lives at sea. Anyone can take part, anywhere and anyhow! See what you can do to join in and do something to support the RNLI this SOS day. 

         In the spirit of Come Dine With Me, the RNLI have created an event called ' Share Our Supper' to be launched on RNLI's annual fundraising day - SOS Day, 29 January (www.rnli.ie/sos), though the meal can take place any time.  The charity is asking you to host a supper in the Come Dine With Me spirit and ask people for a €15 donation for their meal. It can be as simple as you like - Curry, Mexican etc., simply a plate of supper and perhaps a glass of wine. Ideally your guests would reciprocate in round robin fashion, however, this is not essential.  The event is completely flexible and can take place whenever suits the host!  The Fundraising Team at the RNLI Headquarters will issue a pack to each host with details, a donation box and we will even throw in the napkins! Just call Tracey at 087 997 4038 or email at TMcDonagh@rnli.org.uk.  Don't hesitate to contact the team in Swords or Skerries if you've a fundraising idea.  We'll only be too delighted to help.  All funds raised go to train and equip the charity’s brave volunteer crews, who continue to save lives on Irish waters all year round. It’s not too late for people to get involved in SOS day. Information is available online at rnli.ie/sos with lots of ideas and facts or you can email tmcdonagh@rnli.org.uk.

 
Big Thank You to Dive Inn Scuba..
Click To See Larger Image One group who got in early with their SOS fundraiser was the Dive Inn Scuba Club .They braved the snow, ice and cold on New Years Day and swam around the harbour in Skerries.  They raised in excess of €2200, for which Skerries RNLI are very grateful. 
For more information on the Dive Inn Scuba club visit their website at http://www.diveinnscuba.com.
Pictured to the left are Skerries RNLI Helm Phillip Ferguson with Luke Brady, son of Dive Inn member Ralph Brady. Click on the Image for a Larger Version.
 
Happy New Year....
Skerries RNLI would like to wish you a Happy New Year. Here's to a prosperous and Safe 2010. We have a busy year ahead of us with a number of changes in staff on the cards. We also have a number of training excercises in the pipeline (keep an eye out here for updates).
The crew recently met up for a meal and a few drinks to celebrate the another successful year of saving lives on our coastline. PIctured aboveon the night is Helm Eoin "Maxi" McCarthy.
Join Us on Facebook.....
        Skerries RNLI now have a facebook site.Please click on the image above to join our group. We will post regular updates and we'd love to hear you stories about what the RNLI means to you. 
 
Fingal Vintage Society.....
The Fingal Vintage Society recently presented Skerries RNLI with a cheque for €1,000 in Rush Sailing Club. For More, click here.
Rescue - November 22nd...
Skerries lifeboat launched on Sunday November 22nd at approx 1:50pm to reports of a vessel in difficulty off Balbriggan. Wind conditions at the time were west to south west force 7 to 8 and there was approximately a 1 metre swell.
They located a small (16ft) open topped boat almost a mile south west of Balbriggan harbour. The boat had suffered engine failure and had taken on considerable amounts of water due to the sea state. Skerries lifeboat took the single occupant on board the lifeboat and rigged a tow to the stricken vesel. Both vessel and its skipper were safely returned to the slipway in Balbriggan harbour.

The lifeboat was back in the station and ready for action by 3pm.

Helm: Philip Ferguson Crew: Eoin Grimes, Cara McAuley
 
 
Aquathlon a Great Success....

The Aquathlon and Super Aquathlon held in August proved to be a big hit with athletes and spectators a like. It also proved to be a fantastic success in terms of fundraising. For more, click here
 
 

Skerries Lifeboat Web Page Sponsor

Are you interested in sponsoring this web site? Skerries Lifeboat are currently seeking a Main Sponsor for their very popular web site. We are also seeking some sideline sponsors.

If you think this worthwhile charity is something you’d like to get involved with by way of website sponsorship, then please don’t hesitate to contact us for details at the station or email us at: info@skerrieslifeboat.ie. The station is open nearly every Sunday morning from 11.00 – 13.00. Feel free also to contact 087 2335734..

 
 

Skerries RNLI Lifeboat wish to thank Stacks Pharmacy, Shenick Road, Skerries, for sponsoring this website./p>

 
     
 
 
 
     
     
 
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