Volunteers at Dun Laoghaire RNLI will host an Open Day this Sunday 28 September from noon to 4pm.
The event will also mark the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Anna Livia, the Trent class all-weather lifeboat commissioned in 1995.
Senior station technician Kieran O’Connell says: “The Anna Livia is an instantly recognisable icon of Dún Laoghaire Harbour. Alongside the D class inshore lifeboat, Joval, they proudly serve the community of Dún Laoghaire and Dublin Bay, and support our flanking stations at Howth and Wicklow RNLI.
“After a five-year hiatus, we are throwing the doors open to the public who can get up close and personal with our volunteers and the lifesaving work we do.
“Visitors will also get the chance to speak to our lifeboat crew to find out about the training we carry out and the variety of call outs we attend. This is a great day out for the whole family and we invite everyone who can to come along and support the lifeboat station.”
The all-weather lifeboat station and shop are located on Queens Road and the inshore lifeboat boathouse is located next to the East Pier. Both will be open to the public.
The Dalkey Ukulele Klub will be providing live entertainment.
Open Day visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the station’s history, meet the crew and the RNLI's mascot Stormy Stan, enjoy live music, games and water safety activities, and pick up a souvenir or two in the RNLI shop.
