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Banna Rescue began in serving the community in June of 1983.
KERRY’S oldest independent lifeboat station, Banna Rescue, will mark a milestone over the June Bank Holiday weekend — 40 years of community service.
However, celebrations will not be the order of the day, as the volunteers will be busy keeping a watchful eye on the general public during the current spell of warm weather and are urging people to stay safe and act responsibly when visiting the beach this summer.
Answering the need for a lifeboat in Tralee Bay, Banna Rescue officially started protecting the coast in June 1983, beginning 40 years of voluntary service, and they have been working tirelessly ever since.
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Pa Lawlor, PRO Banna Rescue, was clear that it is the herculean efforts of the community that should be acknowledged.
“Everybody should feel proud of what the community has been able to achieve; saving lives,” he said.
“The lifeboat service is an integral part of North Kerry and fortunately the community has always been there for us, through volunteers, generosity and support; something for which we are and will be forever eternally grateful”.
Banna Rescue are planning for a busy summer period and they are asking members of the public to stay safe, by…
(1) Swimming on life-guarded beaches.
(2) Supervising children at all times near water.
(3) Never using inflatables in open water.
(4) Knowing how to spot and if necessary escape from a rip current.
(5) Always carrying a means of calling for help, i.e. a phone in a waterproof pouch.
(6) Knowing your limits.
They are asking the public to please park responsibly to allow emergency services quick access and if you see or hear someone in trouble on or near the water, dial 999 or 112, immediately, and ask for the Coast Guard.
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