Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Retiring RNLI Chairman visits Youghal Lifeboat Station

Sir Jock and Lady Slater, Terence Johnson Deputy Chairman RNLI, Martyn Smith new Divisional Inspector for Ireland and Anna Classon, National Fundraising and Communications Manager RNLI and members of the Youghal RNLI

The Youghal RNLI crew and members were delighted to welcome Sir Jock Slater, Chairman, RNLI and his wife, Lady Slater, together with the Deputy Chairman, Terence Johnson (Ireland), Martyn Smith, new Divisional Inspector, and Anna Classon, National Fundraising and Communications Manager, RNLI. The Chairman is visiting ten stations in the South East, before his imminent retirement. The morning was bright and sunny, and the visitors were very impressed with the lifeboat’s premises.

Presentation made by Seamus Mason Youghal RNLI to Sir Jock, which was a Waterford Crystal piece with the Youghal Coat of Arms inscribed upon it

After a tour of the facilities, Sir Jock addressed those present. In his address he said that there were twice as many people rescued now than Read more