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.

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.