Irish Coast Guard stamps featuring Caitríona Lucas' artwork launched by An Post

In her painting, Lucas has depicted a rescue team working at sea, both in the air and on the water.

AN POST HAS launched two new stamps acknowledging the work of the Irish Coast Guard’s search and rescue operations.

Lucas lost her life when the boat she was in capsized while searching for a missing man on 12 September 2016. The Irish Coast Guard responds to maritime and inland search and rescue emergencies. It’s main objective is to reduce the loss of life on lakes, waterways, rivers, sea and coastal areas.Comprising 65 full-time staff and 940 volunteers, the Coast Guard assists on average 4,500 people annually, saving 200 lives and handling 3,000 maritime emergencies every year.

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