Century of Coast Guard sea rescues honoured in Valentia

More than a century of service to the seafaring community by the Coast Guard radio station in Valentia, Co Kerry, has been marked by the erection of a plaque to honour all who worked there.

At the unveiling ceremony, Transport Minister Pascal Donohoe said the staff continued to provide a lifeline for those at sea.

“The last two years have seen the busiest period in many years for the Coast Guard in terms of emergency responses.” he said.