Galway RNLI searches for new volunteers to join the crew

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM

Galway RNLI is searching for a number of new volunteers including new trainee lifeboat crew.

The charity is also looking for a Lifeboat Operations Manager and to fill Launch Authority positions.

The station currently operates an Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat which has a top speed of 35 knots.

Galway City RNLI Launch Authority member Shane Folan explains the training involved