Lough Derg RNLI celebrates lifesaving role of volunteers as charity marks International Women’s Day
For generations, women have saved lives, launched lifeboats, and raised millions for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). At Lough Derg RNLI Station, several women on both the lifeboat and in fundraising are continuing this lifesaving legacy. Ania Skrzypczynska, a busy mother of one, joined Lough Derg RNLI as a volunteer crew member in 2020. Ania, […]
Lough Derg RNLI fundraising branch calls on new volunteers to join its lifesaving crew
Just like the charity’s lifeboats, the RNLI’s fundraising team need a dedicated volunteer crew. Volunteers are at the heart of the RNLI and make up 95% of its people. They are ordinary people who do extraordinary things and without them, the organisation couldn’t continue to save lives at sea or on inland waters. But it’s […]
Lough Derg RNLI is recruiting new volunteers to join their lifesaving team for shore duty in roles as Deputy Launching Authority, Additional Lifeboat Mechanic and Tractor Driver
Shore crew have a central role in securing the safety of the lifeboat and the men and women launching their craft to rescue those in peril on the water. They ensure the successful and smooth operations of the RNLI’s lifesaving work within the station. As a volunteer with the RNLI you will gain new skills […]
Two volunteers from Tipperary attend national Foróige Volunteers Conference
Foróige volunteers from all over Ireland came together in the Hodson Bay Hotel in Roscommon last weekend, 11th-13th October 2019, for Foróige’s annual volunteer conference. Pat O Meara and Andrew Barrett attended from Tipperary. Foróige has over 6,500 volunteers working in its 650 clubs, 160 projects and programmes, including Leadership for Life; Be Healthy […]
Irish Red Cross Volunteer Of The Year 2018 Announced
Padraig O’Reilly balances a full-time job with numerous positions of responsibility in the Irish Red Cross while he is also a retained firefighter. 12-year-old Sarah McConnellogue has led the charge in recruiting youth members in her local Branch in Muff, Co Donegal. At an exciting ceremony this afternoon, in the home of big wins – […]
Nenagh Red Cross Notes
It’s award season again and last year we were fortunate to take home the first ever Volunteer of the Year award thanks to Mary Prout. We appeal to you the public to get behind us and vote again this year for your volunteer , instructor and or branch of the year. Please email us for […]
Irish Cancer Society thanks its volunteers in Tipperary for their help in the fight against cancer
National Volunteering Week takes place from the 11th – 17th of May The Irish Cancer Society is marking National Volunteering Week (May 11th – 17th 2015) by extending a heartfelt thank you to its volunteers in Tipperary who have donated their time to support the Society and help cancer patients. Volunteers in Tipperary, who work across […]
Eileen Anderson “Unsung Hero Award 2015” to be announced on Monday night – Mayor Martin Lonergan
The winner of the Annual Eileen Anderson, “Unsung Hero Award, 2015” will be announced by the Mayor of Clonmel/Cahir Borough District, Cllr. Martin Lonergan at a reception in the Town Hall, Clonmel on the Eve of St. Patricks Day, Monday 16th March. This Annual Award is in memory of Eileen Anderson who was deeply […]
