Doolin coast guard to avoid tractor tow

ONE of the busiest coastguard units in the state is in line for a new coastguard station.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2011 - 01:00

Gordon Deegan

Currently, the Doolin coastguard unit has to drag its €250,000 Delta boat 2km by tractor to Doolin pier.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) yesterday began seeking tenders for the construction of a state-of-the-art, €1.9 million coastguard station at Doolin pier.

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