Dispute between neighbouring clubs threatens lifeboat service

A POPULAR 10-mile stretch of coastline in Co Waterford may be left with no lifeboat service unless a bitter dispute between two lifeboat services is resolved.

The Bonmahon Inshore Lifeboat and Lifeguard club, which has serviced the many beauty spots from Stradbally to Dunabrattin Head for 19 years, yesterday announced its decision to cease operating from January 30.

Secretary of the club PJ O’Shea explained the decision followed “underhand moves” by the Dunabrattin Inshore Rescue to set up an inshore lifeboat five miles away at Boatstrand pier.