Hurling legend Seán Óg Ó hAilpín lends his support to the Cork RNLI lifeboats for a night at the dogs

Cork hurling legend Séan Óg Ó hAilpín has joined forces with Cork’s volunteer lifeboat crews to launch a night at the Dogs at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium on Friday 27 May 2011 in aid of Cork RNLI lifeboat stations.

Tickets for the night have gone on sale and the charity hopes there will be great support for the event.  Eileen Kearney, RNLI Community Fundraising Manager for Munster says, “It is great to have an event that is benefitting a number of lifeboat stations together.  The RNLI lifeboat crew volunteers in Cork respond day and night in all weathers to every call for assistance.  Over the years they have saved countless lives and it is all due to the support and generosity of the public. We are planning a great night on the 27th May and I hope as many people as possible can join us.”

Séan Óg came down to Curraheen Park for the launch and met with lifeboat crew and organisers. Commenting on his reason for supporting the night Séan Óg said, “ Growing up and living in Cork I am very aware of the amazing work of the RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews in saving lives at sea.  As a charity the RNLI relies on the generosity of the public and I am delighted to support this great cause.”

The Cork lifeboat stations involved in the event are Kinsale, Youghal, Ballycotton, Castletownbere, Crosshaven and Courtmacsherry. Last year Cork lifeboat crews launched 179 times and brought 178 to safety.

The event promises to be a night of fun and entertainment and tickets are priced at €10 and are on sale now. For information on the night including tickets and sponsorship opportunities please contact Eileen Kearney on telephone 087 6236 322 or email eileen_kearney@rnli.org.uk