Post Tagged with: "Fenit Lifeboat"

A LEGACY from a popular British actor has helped to fund Fenit RNLI’s new inshore lifeboat. The lifeboat is being named Lizzie in memory of Liz Frazer this coming Sunday at 3pm, in a ceremony at the Fenit Lifeboat Station with the public being invited to attend. The lifeboat is […]

AN amazing 51 swimmers took to the water on Saturday morning to swim from Derrymore to Fenit in the ‘Across The Bay Challenge’. Organised by Tralee Bay Swimming Club, the swim was held in aid of Fenit RNLI, but there were some individuals and groups raising funds for causes close […]

The volunteer crew of Fenit RNLI responded to a call for assistance by Valentia Coast Guard at approximately 5.12pm on Sunday when concerns were raised for a windsurfer in the Maharees Islands area near Castlegregory. Fenit RNLI launched its ALB (all weather lifeboat) with a full crew on board the […]

A TRALEE man raised thousands of euro for two great causes after a marathon swim a couple of months ago. Ger McDonnell from Clogherbrien swam from Locke’s Beach in Fenit to Mucklough Rock and back, a distance of 18km, on September 14 with funds raised going to Tralee Mens Shed […]

Fenit RNLI Lifeboat was called out seven times in the past week in what has been a particularly busy spell for the service. The most recent callout was last night when concerns were raised after an object was seen near the coast at Ballyheigue Beach. The volunteer crew of Fenit […]

THEY were stepping out in style at Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night all in aid of Fenit RNLI Lifeboat. The black-tie ball celebrated 25 years of the Fenit Lifeboat Station and over 250 guests paid €75 a head to enjoy a drinks reception with canapés, followed by a four course […]

LOOKING for something to go to this weekend? Well, there’s just a few remaining tickets available for a night to celebrate a fantastic, life-saving service in Kerry. The Fenit Lifeboat Black Tie Charity Ball, celebrates 25 years service of Fenit RNLI Lifeboat Station and takes place on this Saturday in […]

FENIT RNLI Lifeboat hosts open day next Sunday, September 8, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of return of lifeboat service to Fenit. The volunteer crew of Fenit RNLI is delighted to celebrate the re-in statement of the lifeboat service to Fenit exactly 25thyears ago this month. To mark this very special […]

Fenit RNLI Lifeboat saved the lives of four people responding to a late night mayday call for assistance in Tralee Bay. The volunteer crew of Fenit RNLI responded with full efficiency to the call following an urgent request for assistance by the Irish Coastguard late on Saturday night. Urgent assistance […]

TWO women needed to be rescued last night in Fenit Harbour. The swimmers got into difficulty while in the water at Fenit and had to be rescued by Fenit Inshore Lifeboat. The women did not need medical attention after the rescue. Shortly before 10pm, Valentia Coastguard received a call to inform […]

THE volunteer crew of Fenit RNLI rescued two people from a yacht which was drifting towards a cliff face yesterday near the Blasket Islands. The  crew were enroute to their rescue mission within minutes of their pager alerts being activated at 12.20pm on Monday afternoon. The All Weather Lifeboat carrying […]

IT was a momentous day for Fenit and the RNLI as a member of the British royal family came to the village on Tuesday. HRH The Duke of Kent, Prince Edward, a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, arrived by helicopter during a beautiful sunny afternoon, seeing the area at its best. The […]

SECURITY is set to be tight around Fenit next week when the village receives a visit from a member of the Royal Family. The Duke Of Kent, His Royal Highness Prince Edward, is President of the RNLI and will come to Fenit on Tuesday next. He will visit the Fenit […]

TRALEE Sailing Club was the venue for a fundraiser in aid of Fenit Lifeboat on Saturday night. The aromas of burgers and sausages wafted over the village as it was quite windy when we arrived  at the clubhouse early on that evening. Families were arriving and the little ones had […]

THE Fenit Lifeboat cycle took place on Saturday morning as riders set off in dry conditions on the 50km route. Around 65 people departed from O’Donnell’s Bar & Restaurant in Mounthawk at 10.30am  and headed off to Farranfore, Castleisland and finished up back at O’Donnell’s again where refreshments were provided. This was fewer than the 85 […]