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STV News
25-05-2025
- General
- STV News
Schoolboy walking around town harbour to raise money for RNLI
A seven-year-old lifeboat fan has been raising hundreds of pounds for his local RNLI station in a series of sponsored walks. Nathan McIntosh, who lives in Arbroath, is desperate to join the RNLI lifeboat crew when he's older, after growing up watching both his mum and dad volunteer there. Throughout this month, he is walking miles around the town's harbour and has already raised more than £390. 'I'm raising money for getting new suits for the lifeboat,' explains Nathan. 'They go to so many different places.' His fundraising efforts are part of the Mayday Mile, a campaign run by the RNLI, encouraging people to complete a mile per day throughout the month of May by walking, running, cycling, swimming or skating. STV News Nathan's dad is a member of the lifeboat crew, while mum volunteers at the station too. More than £235,000 has been raised across the UK so far this month. And while Nathan admits his legs are 'very sore' after clocking up the miles around the harbour, he hopes to follow in his parents' footsteps. His dad is a member of the lifeboat crew, while mum volunteers at the station too. 'He cannot wait to get in the boats proper and take after his father that way,' sajd Nathan's mum, Sharon McIntosh. 'When you're at home, you'll see him with all those lifeboats playing about; he even does casualty care on his mum and sister,' adds his dad, Paul McIntosh. STV News Nathan has already hit his £250 fundraising target. 'When he got his first yellows, he'd stolen my pager – there have been several times that I've lost my pager because he's got it. 'There's one day he took it to school; it was an absolute nightmare, but thankfully the boat didn't have to go out.' Nathan has already hit his £250 fundraising target but will keep the steps up until the end of the month. When he's big enough, he hopes to be at sea saving lives just like his dad. For now, he's happy helping in any little way he can. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Sunday World
07-05-2025
- General
- Sunday World
Popular RNLI volunteer (27) passed away one day after getting married
The 27-year-old, described as a 'gentle giant' by those who knew him best, passed away following a brave battle with cancer A month ago, the parish of Rathangan Co Wexford was rocked by the sudden and untimely passing of Michael John 'Mick' Roche. The popular 27-year-old, described as a 'gentle giant' by those who knew him best, passed away following a brave battle with cancer, a day after he married his beloved fiancée Denise. Rarely had the local parish seen such an outpouring of grief as when Michael was laid to rest. And now, one month on, locals are hoping to do some good in his name for a cause that was very close to his heart. The late Michael John Roche. The News in 90 Seconds - Wednesday, 7th of May Having followed in his father's footsteps, Michael was a volunteer with Kilmore Quay RNLI since 2016, something he was truly passionate about. He was described as 'a dedicated crew member, always ready to answer the call or take part in fundraising events'. In the month of May, the RNLI are holding a national fundraiser called 'the Mayday Mile' where they ask people to walk a mile a day and contribute whatever they can to the cause. Michael's family and friends are now hoping that people will undertake their own walks in his memory over the coming weeks. 'After speaking with Mick's family, we felt that participating in this fundraiser would be a perfect way to honour him, his love and his dedication to such a special organisation,' the fundraiser states. "So for the month of May we would love for you to grab your walking shoes, your friends and your family and join us in our very own #MaydayMileforMicheal in aid of Kilmore Quay's RNLI. Some of Mick's family members, friends and myself are aiming for the one mile per day but we would love for everyone to get involved when and where they can and share your walks using the #MaydayMileforMicheal. 'The RNLI is a very special organisation, which has helped thousands of families and is close to many peoples' hearts. So please, if you can and are able, help us give back and support something that means so much to Michael and his family.' In the first couple of days, the fundraiser brought in nearly €1,000 and all donations, big or small, are welcome. You can donate by searching for Mayday Mile for Michael on GoFundMe.
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Record
Lifeboat crew rescue stricken sailor who got stuck on rocks off Scottish coast
The sailor's yacht got into trouble off Hestan Island in the Solway, with two lifeboat crews and a Coastguard helicopter being sent out. A stricken sailor had to be rescued after getting stuck on rocks on the Solway. Two lifeboat crews and a Coastguard helicopter were sent out after the sailor's yacht got into trouble off Hestan Island on Saturday night. It was deemed to o dangerous to tow the yacht to safety at the time so the sailor was brought to shore by Kippford RNLI. They were uninjured although starting to feel the affects of the cold, with their yacht brought to shore the following day. Kippford RNLI launch authority, Gordon Blandford, said: 'The sailor had dropped anchor for the night near Hestan Island but due to increasing wind decided to move to a calmer anchorage. 'Upon attempting to restart the engine a mechanical issue was discovered leaving the boat with no power and it was quickly pushed on to the rocks. 'The casualty remained calm and quickly contacted the Coastguard for assistance meaning we were able to help before the situation deteriorated further. 'I'd like to extend my thanks to members of the Solway Yacht Club who assisted the sailor on Sunday to return to the yacht and were able to tow it on a rising tide back to the safety of the SYC pontoons.' The alarm was raised just after 11pm on Saturday night, with Kippford and Kirkcudbright Lifeboats as well as the Coastguard Rescue 1999 helicopter being sent out. The Kippford team felt it was too dangerous to try to tow the yacht from the rocks, wth the helicopter unable to safely lower a winchman due to the boats' movement and rigging. Instead, the sailor managed to get off the yacht onto Hestan Island where they were picked up by the Kippford crew in their D class lifeboat Ronnie Sinclair. They returned to the village around 2am. They were physically unharmed but starting to feel the affects of the cold, so were given hot drinks and dry clothes at the lifeboat station. Two volunteers provided a bed for the night and a hearty breakfast. This was a good outcome for the Kippford crew and the first operational call out for new member Stephen. Rescues like this are only possible thanks to the generosity of public donations and some of the Kippford crew are taking part in the Mayday Mile challenge to help raise money for the RNLI. Donations can be made by clicking here.
Irish Independent
05-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Fundraiser launched in memory of RNLI volunteer Michael (27) who passed away following brave battle with illness
The popular 27-year-old, described as a 'gentle giant' by those who knew him best, passed away following a brave battle with cancer, a day after he married his beloved fiancée Denise. Rarely had the local parish seen such an outpouring of grief as when Michael was laid to rest. And now, one month on, locals are hoping to do some good in his name for a cause that was very close to his heart. Having followed in his father's footsteps, Michael was a volunteer with Kilmore Quay RNLI since 2016, something he was truly passionate about. He was described as 'a dedicated crew member, always ready to answer the call or take part in fundraising events'. In the month of May, the RNLI are holding a national fundraiser called 'the Mayday Mile' where they ask people to walk a mile a day and contribute whatever they can to the cause. Michael's family and friends are now hoping that people will undertake their own walks in his memory over the coming weeks. 'After speaking with Mick's family, we felt that participating in this fundraiser would be a perfect way to honour him, his love and his dedication to such a special organisation,' the fundraiser states. "So for the month of May we would love for you to grab your walking shoes, your friends and your family and join us in our very own #MaydayMileforMicheal in aid of Kilmore Quay's RNLI. Some of Mick's family members, friends and myself are aiming for the one mile per day but we would love for everyone to get involved when and where they can and share your walks using the #MaydayMileforMicheal. 'The RNLI is a very special organisation, which has helped thousands of families and is close to many peoples' hearts. So please, if you can and are able, help us give back and support something that means so much to Michael and his family.' In the first couple of days, the fundraiser brought in nearly €1,000 and all donations, big or small, are welcome. You can donate by searching for Mayday Mile for Michael on GoFundMe.
Irish Independent
28-04-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Wexford cruise passengers enjoy exhilarating RNLI life saving exhibition during fundraiser
Prior to the sailing the weather was mixed but once all were aboard in the warmth of the salon, the Barrow Princess slipped its berth and proceeded down the River Barrow. It wasn't long before the weather began to warm, leading to passengers exploring the upper deck to take in the scenery at the low end of the tide where birds could be seen feeding along the shoreline, this changed on the return journey with the rising tide making for a different scenic picture. Landmarks along the route were observed as the Barrow Princes passed under the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy bridge, which was a first for most on the trip, similarly was passing through the much older Barrow Railway bridge were the Barrow Princess was met by the RNLI Fethard on Sea Inshore D21 and crew who carried out a display of a 'man overboard' training exercise. The display of how the team carries out their work highlighted to the passengers how suddenly anyone in the water can go out of sight, despite having a view from the height of the upper deck. They marvelled at the speed the lifeboat crew recovered the man overboard in choppy waters with poor visibility. The speedy recovery exhibition was evidence of the hours of training and commitment from the RNLI members. Throughout the exercise they were using a grid search pattern to locate the man overboard without a lifejacket, which also showed the importance of wearing a floatation jacket when on the water. Hugh Burke of the RNLI Fethard on Sea lifeboat station gave a full account of what was unfolding in the exercise over mic for all to hear on the Barrow Princess. As a fundraiser initiated by cruise tour owner and skipper, Declan Bates, the company has not accepted any profits from the tickets of the tour and redirected them to the RNLI of which the proceeds will be put towards training and equipment in ensuring the safety of the crew in their voluntary role of saving lives at sea. While Declan couldn't be present on the day of the event, due to running trips out to the Saltee Islands, a presentation was accepted on his behalf by Skipper, Mick Kineen, and Suzanne Finn of the Barrow Princess. While onboard, another special presentation was made by John Dimond to Willie McCormick for his involvement in the community from running local table quizzes, being a member of the brass band and local pantomime. The next opportunity to fundraise for the RNLI is the Mayday Mile, which is just a few days away. Similarly, the Aldi Mayday Yellow Wellie will be on May 1 in selected stores around the country, and more details can be found on if you wish to get involved.
