There's a beautiful new book available from Landmark Collector's Library,
'Ballycotton Lifeboats – 150 Years of Gallantry' is a complete history
of rescue off the coast of County Cork by Ballycotton Lifeboat and
their crews. Beginning with the first rescue craft, it covers 150 years
of heroic effort by one of the most famous services in Ireland. Written
by Brendan O'Driscoll and Nicholas Leach, it costs Sterling/Euro 14.99
– ISBN 978 184306 472 5
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