Annie Blaker News Today

For over 150 years the lifeboat station at Wicklow has provided search and rescue cover off the scenic east coast of the Garden County.

Wicklow RNLI have paid tribute to former crew member Michael Short, who passed away on December 5 at his home in Cooldevane, Clogheen in Tipperary.

The long-serving Head Launcher at Wicklow Lifeboat Station has retired after 34 years dedicated service to the RNLI

Brendan’s last day involved a rescue diversion while returning the lifeboat from Dun Laoghaire Harbour after a lift-out

Wicklow RNLI Lifeboat volunteer Carol Flahive has received a long service badge in recognition of 20 years dedicated service to the community. Carol joined Wicklow lifeboat in November 2000 and over the years has been in charge as the Helm on the Inshore lifeboat and crew on the all-weather lifeboat Annie Blaker. In recent times Carol qualified as a Navigator on the all-weather lifeboat and looks after crew training as Local Training Coordinator at the Station. Carol has built up a wealth of e...