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Irish Independent
23-07-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Story of a Wicklow RNLI lifeboat that saved 61 lives – ‘She has been a faithful servant'
Wicklow People Today at 19:00 After 28 years of service keeping the Arklow community safe at sea, the RNLB Ger Tigchelaar lifeboat has left harbour for the last time, departing the seaside town with a rich legacy that has seen countless voluntary crew save 61 lives and aid 606 people over 340 launches. Moving with the times, the recent arrival of the town's state-of-the-art, all–weather Shannon Class lifeboat, The Roy Holloway, marked another major milestone in Arklow RNLI's 199-year history, while calling time on the service of the station's trusty Trent Class vessel.
Irish Independent
08-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Co Wicklow cycling club hosts quiz night for epic charity challenge
Played in good spirits but with a competitive edge, the quiz drew crowds from far and wide, with a raffle and plenty of spot prizes raising more than €1,200 towards South East Road Club's fundraising efforts. On May 17, the Arklow-based club will embark on a cycle challenge in aid of Arklow RNLI that will see club members traverses the country, starting at the RNLI Arklow station and cycling to Limerick, with riders making the return journey the following day. As part of the broader fundraiser, the club has also raised €2,370 via their GoFundMe page and will host a spin-a-thon at the Bridgewater Shopping Centre this Saturday, May 10, from 10 am to 4 pm. Delighted with the turnout at the Old Ship, Sinead Rock from South East Road Club said: 'We made €880 from the quiz, and the rest of the over €1,200 on the raffle, which puts us over the €3,000 mark now in total – and we're delighted with that. 'A big thanks to the Old Ship and all the local businesses and individuals who donated prizes for the night, which there were a lot of. 'For a seaside town like Arklow with strong links to maritime activity, the community is and has been very reliant on the RNLI and the excellent commitment of their volunteers and crew who provide such a vital service for the town and local coastal area. 'South East Road Club is delighted to be supporting the RNLI and hopes that the local community will also show their support in the run up to the big event on May 17.' To support South East Road Club's fundraiser, visit
