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RNLI LAUNCHED 77 TIMES ACROSS DONEGAL LAST YEAR

written by Stephen Maguire January 22, 2013
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The RNLI had a total of 77 calls across Co Donegal last year.rnli lifeboat bundoran

National figures released shows a total of 939 calls with more than 1,000 people rescued.

In Donegal the Arranmore Lifeboat was launched 35 times and rescued 29 people.

The Lough Swilly Lifeboat also launched 35 times while the Bundoran Lifeboat was put to sea 7 times and rescued 14 people.

Those rescued included swimmers, walkers, members of a Triathlon race and also a woman who had been cut off by the sea.

 

RNLI LAUNCHED 77 TIMES ACROSS DONEGAL LAST YEAR was last modified: January 22nd, 2013 by Stephen Maguire
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Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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