Coosan Point on Lough Ree is home to one of Ireland’s busiest lifeboat crews. But they operate from temporary facilities and the RNLI say they urgently need a permanent, new base to continue their lifesaving missions.
The Institute is seeking donations to help fund a new, purpose-built lifeboat station and are aiming to raise €100k.
Lough Ree volunteer crews have been rescuing people from the lake’s 28km stretch of inland water since 2012, launching more than 370 times and helping over 1,060 people.
The permanent station near the existing slipway at Coosan Point – crucial for the efficient launching and recovery of the lifeboat will include
- Secure boathouse for lifeboat, launch tractor and trailer
- Crew training and meeting rooms
- Changing facilities, showers and WCs
- Offices and operations room
- Workshop and fuel storage facilities