Fundraising News
King Sitric Seafood Bar Fundraiser - Head of Engagement for the RNLI, Pete Emmett presents a letter of thanks to Joan, Aidan and Dec Mac Manus of The King Sitric Seafood Bar alongside the local fundraising team of Howth RNLI. Photo: RNLI/Aidan Murphy
Wednesday 27 April 2022
Howth Restaurant Raises €35,000 for the RNLI
Howth Restaurant Raises €35,000 for the RNLI
The King Sitric Seafood Bar raised €35,634 over the past four years for the RNLI as part of the charity’s Fish Supper campaign.
Head of Engagement for the RNLI, Pete Emmett visited Howth to present a plaque and a letter of thanks signed by Mark Dowie, the Chief Executive of the RNLI to the owners of the King Sitric in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the fundraising efforts of the RNLI.
Clogherhead RNLI with rescued kayaker Andrzej Kolobius and wife Aneta and daughter Nicola. Photo: RNLI/Thos Caffrey
Tuesday 26 April 2022
RNLI lifesavers reunite with kayaker they rescued as charity issues Mayday call
RNLI lifesavers reunite with kayaker they rescued as charity issues Mayday call
To help launch this year’s Mayday Mile fundraiser for the RNLI, a lone kayaker who got into difficulty off Clogherhead in county Louth last month, returned to visit the lifeboat crew who saved his life when he capsized in a strong current and could not get to safety. Kayaker Andrzej Kolobius met with his rescuers at Clogherhead RNLI lifeboat station to say thank you in person and introduce the volunteer crew to his wife Aneta and daughter Nicola.
Photo: Carrybridge RNLI/Stephen Scott
Tuesday 5 April 2022
Charity Swim raised funds for Carrybridge and Enniskillen RNLI
Charity Swim raised funds for Carrybridge and Enniskillen RNLI
Carrybridge & Enniskillen RNLI were delighted to receive a donation of £1500 from Blue Green Yonder following a charity swim around Castle Island in Enniskillen.
Photo: Carrybridge RNLI/Stephen Scott
Friday 25 February 2022
Carrybridge and Enniskillen RNLI receives generous donation
Carrybridge and Enniskillen RNLI receives generous donation
Carrybridge and Enniskillen RNLI were delighted to receive a donation of £1600 from Dips n Hips, by means of an event held at Rossnowlagh.
Photo: Liam Ryan Photography
Monday 31 January 2022
12 Swims of Christmas raises €9,150 for Fethard RNLI
12 Swims of Christmas raises €9,150 for Fethard RNLI
Fethard RNLI is hugely grateful to a group of local winter swimmers who each braved the elements completing 12 Swims of Christmas during December, at Baginbun Beach, raising an amazing €9,150.
Photo: RNLI/Elaine Walsh
Monday 3 January 2022
Tommy Tops One Thousand Euro in aid of Kilmore Quay RNLI
Tommy Tops One Thousand Euro in aid of Kilmore Quay RNLI
11-year-old Tommy Kehoe was one of approximately sixty swimmers who completed the fundraising challenge, 20 Dips in December, on the Little Beach in Kilmore Quay on New Years Eve (31 December) in aid of Kilmore Quay RNLI.
Photo: Wicklow People/Richard Clune
Wednesday 8 December 2021
Irish Rail staff members deliver €3,000 for Arklow RNLI
Irish Rail staff members deliver €3,000 for Arklow RNLI
Arklow RNLI are receiving a cheque for €3,000 after a team made up of Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail staff from Arklow, Wicklow, Wexford and Dublin came second in the company's Wellbeing Charity Challenge.