Lough Ree RNLI to host Open Day

Lough Ree RNLI will be hosting an open day for members of the public in its €1.2m boathouse this Saturday, June 22nd from 1p.m. until 4p.m.

The public will have an opportunity to explore the new state of the art boat hall, crew room and the Paul Browne Room, a training room named in memory of Lough Ree RNLI’s first station mechanic. Volunteer boat crew will also be on hand to demonstrate the launch and display the ‘on the water’ capabilities of the charity’s Atlantic B Class lifeboat the ‘Tara Scougall’.

For younger visitors face painting and activities in the boat hall and light refreshments will be served. Visitors will also be able to purchase RNLI merchandise from the charity’s shop.

Lough Ree RNLI volunteer Operations Manager Kevin Ganly says: “We are looking forward to welcoming the public to the boathouse on Saturday, it is a way of showing our appreciation of the generous support the charity has received from the public in the midlands and beyond over the years.”