STATION AWARDS
Frank Bourke - Gold Badge - presented in 2016
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Mr Frank Bourke from Bundoran RNLI Branch received a Gold Badge.
Citation Reads: Frank has been the Bundoran Branch Chairman since 1989 and in 2009 he took on the role of Secretary. Frank leads by example, always present at events regardless of the weather and his wise council ensures the smooth running of the Branch. |
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Patrick McMorrow - Gold Badge - presented in 2016
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Mr Patrick McMorrow, Bundoran fundraising Branch received a Gold Badge.
Citation Reads: Patrick has been the Treasurer of Bundoran Fundraising Branch, which is a branch since 1989. During that time he has maintained the accounts meticulously in a diligent manner. He is never shy where hard work is required. His dedication to the RNLI is clear and his helpful manner ensures that tasks are completed without fuss. |
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Patsy Fowley - Long Service Badge - presented in 2016
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Patsy Fowley was presented with his long service medal and letter from RNLI CEO Paul Bossier, by Bundoran Lifeboat Operations Manager Tony McGowan.
Citation Reads: Patsy has given 43 years of service as a Lifeboat Crew member, shore crew and now plays a leading role in fundraising. |
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Capt. Tony McGowan - Gold Badge - presented in 2015
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Bundoran RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager Tony McGowan was recently awarded the Gold Badge for outstanding contribution to the work of the RNLI at a special ceremony at London's Barbican.
Citation Reads: Tony is an experienced and professional seagoer with an instinctive knowledge of the Donegal coast and the conditions that his Bundoran lifeboat crew may have to face in the course of their lifesaving duties. Having been involved with the RNLI for over twenty years, eighteen of those at Station Honorary Secretary and latterly as LOM, he has helped shape a committed and enthusiastic team both operationally and in fundraising. Tony has made a significant contribution to the saving of lives off the cost of Donegal and to the RNLI both in Bundoran and in the wider RNLI. Tony is well deserving of the award of the RNLI’s Gold badge. The badge was presented by HRH Prince Edward - The Duke of Kent. |
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Local Authority Members Association - Emergency Response Team of the Year 2015
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Volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat received the Emergency Response Team of the Year, awarded as part of the 2015 Community and Council Awards which are celebrated by LAMA (Local Authority Members Asc).
The ceremony took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Santry, County Dublin and saw community groups from all over the country recognised for their achievements in the past year. The lifeboat crew from Bundoran, who are celebrating their 40th anniversary, were nominated by Donegal County Councillor Barry O’Neill who said ‘what this crew do is of upmost importance not just to Bundoran but to the whole region and they are carrying on a legacy for the people who had the vision to establish the service in the first place.’ Accepting the award on behalf of the crew at the ceremony, volunteer Press Officer Shane Smyth along with senior helm for Bundoran RNLI Elliot Kearns said ‘we are thrilled to be here tonight to accept this award for the volunteer crew which is a testament to their commitment to the RNLI ethos of saving lives at sea. Each one of our crew, be they on the boat or not, volunteers their time and skills all year round in order to keep our coastline safer and I know they will be delighted with this accolade tonight.’ SEE: rnli.org/NewsCentre/Pages/Bundoran-RNLI-crew-named-Emergency-Response-Team-of-the-Year.aspx |
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Dr. Phillip Murphy - Inscribed Statuette - presented in 2014
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Dr. Philip Murphy, Bundoran RNLI, received an Inscribed Statuette.
Citation Reads: Dr Murphy has been conducting lifeboat crew medicals and providing welfare support for the team at Bundoran for over 14 years. He is well respected and his valuable contribution to the effective running of Bundoran lifeboat station should not be under estimated. |
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Shane O Neill - Inscribed Statuette - presented in 2014
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Shane O’Neill, Bundoran RNLI received an Inscribed Statuette.
Citation reads: Shane has worked incredibly hard as Lifeboat Training Coordinator at Bundoran Lifeboat Station for the last 10 years. His attention to detail and energy for the role is second to none. He has been a member of the lifeboat crew at Bundoran station since 1995. |
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Letter of Thanks - December 1998
eOn Monday 28th December 1998, Bundoran lifeboat was launched to assist two surfers who got into difficulty off the coast of Tullaghan in County Leitrim. Conditions at the time of the rescue were hazardous due to fading light and five to six metre swells.
The two surfers, both in their 20's and from Letterkenny, got into difficulty as a result of rising swells. A friend, watching from the shore alerted the Malin Head Coast Guard who tasked Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat.
The men were rescued and brought to Bundoran Lifeboat Station on board the Atlantic 75 ILB, "Helene" (B-711).
Helm: Tony Cummins
Crew: Daimon Fergus
Crew: Damien McNamara
The two surfers, both in their 20's and from Letterkenny, got into difficulty as a result of rising swells. A friend, watching from the shore alerted the Malin Head Coast Guard who tasked Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat.
The men were rescued and brought to Bundoran Lifeboat Station on board the Atlantic 75 ILB, "Helene" (B-711).
Helm: Tony Cummins
Crew: Daimon Fergus
Crew: Damien McNamara
Photo shows (L to R) Tony Cummins, Daimon Fergus and Damien McNamara in Dec 2019.
See: https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2019/december/11/bundoran-rnli-volunteers-facing-the-perfect-storm-this-christmas
See: https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2019/december/11/bundoran-rnli-volunteers-facing-the-perfect-storm-this-christmas
