The RNLI has been chosen as one of six charity partners for Ireland West Airport this year.
Funds raised for the RNLI by the airport in Knock, Co Mayo will be donated to and shared by the two lifeboat stations in the county, at Achill Island and Ballyglass.
Ireland West Airport made the announcement in late April with Breakthrough Cancer Research, Diabetes Ireland, The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, The Children’s Cancer Fund and the Mayo Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals also selected by airport staff as its charity partners for 2023.
The airport is extending its charity partners from three to six in 2023 in recognition of the fantastic work the charities do at both a local and national level.
Several events will take place during the course of 2023 which will engage passengers and staff with the aim of raising as much money as possible for all charity partners.
The headline event for 2023 will be their annual 5k runway fun run which will take place on the runway at Ireland West Airport in September.
Speaking following the announcement, RNL community manager Brian Wilson said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for the RNLI and we are so grateful to all at Ireland West Airport for choosing the charity that saves lives at sea as one of their charity partners for 2023.
“Any funds raised will help to power the lifesaving work of our volunteer crews at Achill Island and Ballyglass RNLI. We wish all in the airport the best of luck with the fundraising events they have planned for the year ahead.”