RNLI to give it some welly during May bank-holiday

RNLI to give it some welly during May bank-holiday


Anton McNulty

The RNLI is calling on the public to join them in celebrating the lifesaving work of their volunteer crews in Mayo by giving it ‘some welly’ and supporting Mayday, the charity’s national fundraising campaign.
The fundraising events running from Friday, May 1 to May 4 will have a welly theme, in a nod to the yellow wellies worn by the RNLI’s volunteer crew members. The charity is encouraging people to show their support by donating, buying and wearing a yellow welly pin badge or by using the hashtag #YellowWelly on social media.  
Last year RNLI lifeboats in Mayo - Achill and Ballyglass - launched 23 times and brought 26 people to safety.
Supporting Mayday, Tommy Kilbane, Achill Island RNLI Coxswain said: “We are delighted to be involved with the RNLI’s Mayday campaign. I am one of 1,500 volunteers in Ireland who relies on the generosity of the public to help my lifeboat station to save lives at sea. From crew kit to training and fuel for our lifeboats, every cent raised this Mayday will help us to continue to rescue people every day.”
Events planned for Mayday in Mayo include a ‘Wear something Yellow/Nautical’ day in both Allergan and Portwest in Westport on Friday, May 1. The yellow welly pin badge will be on sale in Castlebar, Westport, Belmullet and Ballina on Friday and Saturday, May 1 to 2.