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Irish Independent
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Bundoran RNLI to host Emergency Services Open Day
The popular event which attracts both locals and visitors alike, is a unique opportunity for members of the public to meet the crews and see lifesaving equipment up close as well as getting an understanding of how it works. The event will be free to attend with the opportunity to purchase some RNLI souvenirs in the popup shop which be available on the day including the new exclusive Bundoran Lifeboat Station pin badge as well as items from the RNLI 200 range. Already confirmed to take part are Bundoran RNLI, Bundoran Fire & Rescue, Tyrone Underwater Search & Recovery, Donegal Bay CFR, Irish Coast Guard and the Ballyshannon-based ECAS (Emergency Call Answering Service) team with plenty more expected to join in on the day. Organiser of the event, crew member Shane Smyth said: 'This is a really great opportunity for everyone to meet and greet the crews of the various emergency services based in the locality as well as for the crews themselves to get the chance to meet for a few hours. It's always an exciting day with lots of different activities for attendees to take part in while also getting the relevant safety messages across too.' All are welcome to attend the event which will take place from 1-4pm on Sunday 24th August at Bundoran Pier (F94 XN44). Parking will not be available on the pier on the day and patrons are requested to use any of the 3 free car parks in the vicinity (opposite the Allingham Arms, at the Post Office and at the West End Playground). For timely updates, please visit Bundoran RNLI on Facebook and Instagram.
Irish Independent
23-06-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Rescue operation carried out after casualty fell from cliff in Donegal
A major multi-agency rescue operation was launched after a person fell from a cliff in a seaside town in Co Donegal. The alarm was raised shortly after 7am on Saturday morning when a member of the public at the West End in Bundoran after heard calls for help and contacted the emergency services. Malin Head Coast Guard coordinated the response, tasking Bundoran RNLI, Donegal Fire Service, the National Ambulance Service, and the Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 118. Bundoran RNLI volunteers were paged at 7.25am and were on scene at 7.36am. The casualty was located at the base of the cliff, having landed on rocks. The RNLI crew on scene worked to recover the casualty to the beach, where the helicopter had landed to assist. The casualty was then stabilised and airlifted by Rescue 118 before being transferred to Sligo General hospital for further treatment. Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Daimon Fergus, said the crew are grateful to the member of the public who raised the alarm. "This was a challenging situation, and thanks to the swift response and teamwork between all agencies, the casualty was reached quickly and is now receiving the medical care they need. "We wish them a full recovery,' said Mr Fergus. The RNLI reminds anyone visiting the coast to stay well back from cliff edges, take extreme care near the water, and in an emergency, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.
