Island to honour all lost at sea and the crews who search for them

A new memorial on Valentia Island will honour the living and the dead, writes Donal Hickey

AN island that has seen more than its share of local marine fatalities is to honour the memory of all those who were lost at sea over the years.

The people of Valentia, Co Kerry, are planning a memorial which will also be a tribute to the rescue services such as the local lifeboat, the Cliff and Coastal Rescue, and the Coastguard Station.