Tributes paid on retirement of Aran Islands RNLI mechanic
After 35 years of service, Aran Islands RNLI mechanic Johnny Mulkerrin retires today.
He is one of Aran Islands RNLI’s longest serving crew members having first joined the volunteer crew in 1984. His early passion for the lifeboat came as a child growing up watching his father, John Snr, also an active lifeboat volunteer, respond to his pager and go to the aid of those in difficulty at sea.
In 1987, he became the emergency mechanic for Aran Islands RNLI and then in 1993 he became the station’s full-time mechanic.
Johnny has been on over a 1,000 call outs and recently received a 30-year Long Service Award from the RNLI recognising his selflessness, courage and commitment.