Bundoran RNLI to feature on BBC Two tonight
The RNLI volunteer crew at Bundoran will feature in the brand new series of BBC Two’s Saving Lives at Sea this evening. The documentary series lets viewers witness rescues through the eyes of the RNLI lifesavers while also telling the story of lifeboat crews, rescuees and their families. …
Water safety advise issued ahead of Easter Weekend
In the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend, the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal. The organisations and are asking people to take some basic precautions to stay safe when they visit the coast or participate in water activities,…
Bundoran RNLI Officer retires after 25 years of service
Tributes are being paid to a local RNLI Officer who has retired after 25 years of service. Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Operations Officer, Captain Hugh Anthony “Tony” McGowan joined the station in 1994 as a Deputy Launching Authority and became the LOM three years later. Bundoran RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer,…
Udder-disaster avoided after legen-dairy rescue
An udder-disaster was avoided after a legen-dairy rescue by Bundoran RNLI. The volunteer lifeboat crew were tasked to help at Tullan Strand yesterday just after 4.30pm when a cow was spotted in the surf by a passerby. Rescue Helicopter 118 was also involved in the incident. By using the noise…
People asked to be safe around water this Easter weekend
The Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are issuing appeals for people to be safe if near water this Bank Holiday weekend. People are being asked to stay away from the edges of waterways within their 5k boundaries over Easter. While the weather is beginning to get warmer, water…
Bundoran to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day online
There will be no St Patrick’s Day Parade in Bundoran this year but this does not mean the town will not celebrating the national holiday. Discover Bundoran is preparing a virtual event in which people living away but who are natives or have a link with the town can take…
Bundoran’s Fairy Bridges ranked as among best attractions in the world
The well known Fairy bridges in Bundoran have been ranked as one of the best tourist attractions globally. The Fairy bridges won a 2020 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award, placing it in the top 10% meaning it is one of the best tourist attractions in the world. Thousand of people descend…