Coast hit by tragedy makes bid for lifeboat

A coastal community which witnessed one of the worst trawler tragedies in recent years has launched a bid to secure an inshore lifeboat.

Coast hit by tragedy makes bid for lifeboat

The people of Union Hall and Glandore in West Cork met last night to discuss what they say will be a detailed and comprehensive submission to the RNLI for funding for the service.

It is hoped their proposal, which could be completed within a week, will be considered at an RNLI board meeting in Poole, England, in April, with a decision made soon afterwards.

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