Galway RNLI Lifeboat Station Open Day
The Galway lifeboat station at the New Docks in Galway will hold an open day on Sunday 28 September from 11am to 4pm and everyone is welcome to visit the station, see the lifeboat and meet the crew.
The other search and rescue agencies in Galway will also take part in the open day and it will be an opportunity for visitors to meet representatives from Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit, the Claddagh Watch Patrol, Galway Fire and Rescue Service and the Civil Defence.
Paul Carey, Launch Authority with Galway RNLI said: ‘Our open day is a day out for all the family and there is full programme of activities at the lifeboat station and in the surrounding area as part of the Galway Docklands Festival.
‘In addition to the displays from the search and rescue agencies, we will have an RNLI water safety display with lots of advice on staying safe while on the water. We will also have a pop-up shop and hopefully Stormy Stan will drop by.
‘This year the theme of our lifeboat schools’ art competition is Float to Live which is the water safety advice for anyone who gets into difficulty in the water. We are looking forward to seeing the interpretation of this theme in the artwork that will be displayed around the lifeboat station for visitors to view during the open day.
‘The open day will run from 11am to 4pm and everyone is welcome to the New Docks, Galway Harbour at Eircode H91 X782.’
The Galway RNLI Lifeboat Station open day is taking place as part of the Galway Docklands Festival and the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival, both weekend long celebrations of Galway and all things maritime.
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