A tourist was swept out to sea while walking with a friend along the West Cork coast at Baltimore. Several members of West Cork Rapid Response, some who are also divers, are actively involved helping search and rescue units in the ongoing search of the coastline over the past few days..
“Despite the efforts of all those searching, the search has been scaled back from a live rescue to a recovery of a body” (Irish Examiner)
Seen here in Irish Examiner photo, Sgt. Mick Shine and Garda Brian Breathnach, both members of the Garda water unit on the pier at Baltimore, West Cork, after spending the day searching for the Scottish student who was washed off the cliffs.
Pictured here are members of the Walsh family who are BIG friends of WCRR.
ST.PATRICK’S DAY PARADES
We walk in the parades to gain awarness of our very existance…..
We participated in the Bantry Parade, Kealkil Parade, Skibbereen Parade, Courtmacsherry Parade.
Scenes from Kealkill Parade. Photos taken by Robert Fennell.
Scenes from Courtmacsherry Parade and Flotilla. Photos taken by Anna Moynihan.
Cadogan Motor Works, Baltimore Road, Skibbereen, West Cork, 028 21461, have generously given the first 10,000 miles service for half price and this ensures that the Rapid Response can survive another stint at saving lives in the West Cork area….. We thank them for their support….
Andersons Tyres have generously part donated 4 new tyres for our Rapid Response Vehicle…. we got a very good price from Andersons….. your generousity has not gone un-noticed. We now have more grip on the road……
Again many thanks to K. Anderson Tyres Ltd. Rowry, Rosscarbery, West Cork.023-8848228. We thank him for his support…..
Courtmacsherry Lifeboat Open Day takes place on Sat. 20th March at 2pm to about 5.30pm. Set up starts at 12 noon. The Irish Naval Service, The Gardai Siochana, Coastal Rescue, West Cork Rapid Response, Emergency Services will all participate. A good day out is assured.
Organiser…….. Sean O’Farrell of Courtmacsherry Lifeboat.
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West Cork Rapid Response Fundraiser. Brigid O’Mahony (Friend Of WCRR) has courageously agreed to a sponsored weight loss program. She has started already and will run to the end of March. Please support her by sponsoring her progress or if you want to join her in the quest to raise money for the remaining 3 weeks, give her a call on 086-8826557 for a sponsorship card.
