Arranmore RNLI has one of its busiest weeks of the year with five assistance calls

The volunteer crew of Arranmore RNLI have experienced one of their busiest weeks so far this year.

They responded to five launch requests from Malin Head Coast Guard. The calls varied from medical evacuations, a NowDoc (Northwest doctor on call) transfer to Arranmore and a call for assistance to people in difficulty on the water, which colleagues in the Bunbeg Coast Guard helped rescue.

The station also welcomed a new crew member - sailor Dan Mac A’Bhaird. Dan, whose parents come from Arranmore, is in his final year at Coláiste Ailigh, Letterkenny.

From his early years, Dan always wanted to join the lifeboat and has now sent off his application form to begin training with the RNLI. Dan’s uncles and cousins all volunteered with the Arranmore lifeboat and his uncle John Sailor is currently on the crew.

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“I’m very proud to have Dan join the crew and continue the family tradition,” said John. “It is great to see young people join this great rescue service. The training is extensive and will serve them well in the future. Being part of a team that work and train closely together to save lives is a very positive part of your CV which future employers will appreciate.”