The official opening of the new RNLI lifeboat station on Arranmore island will take place at 1pm on Saturday 7th September.
The RNLI has had a presence on the island for the past 141 years and has saved countless lives at sea during that time.
It has also been involved in numerous medical evacuations to the mainland for people needing urgent medical help.
The crew have been operating out of cabins while the new building was under construction and are delighted to be using the modern facilities.
The building is a spacious construction with rooms to house tractor and launch boat, offices, large training areas and crew changing rooms.
The new station will be officially opened by Arranmore station president Majella O’Donnell.
Newly appointed RNLI Chief Executive Peter Sparkes will attend the ceremony and the station will be handed over to Lifeboat Operations Manager, Tony Ward by Anna Classon, Head of the Irish region.
Dedication of the station will be performed by Very Reverend Pat Ward PP Kincasslagh and Very Reverend Liz FitzGerald Dean of Raphoe. They will be accompanied by Fr. John Attoh, Arranmore, Fr John Joe Duffy, Creeslough and Fr. Liam Boyle, ATU, who volunteered on the crew while based on Arranmore.
A spokesperson for the Arranmore RNLILn said “We extend an open invitation to everybody to help us celebrate this very special occasion.
“Thank you for your continued support of the Arranmore lifeboat and we look forward to welcoming you to the station on the day.”
Arranmore RNLI
