Defence Forces soldier Sean Rooney and Christmas Eve lifeboat tragedy remembered at RNLI ceremony
Lifeboat crew gathered on Christmas Eve to lay wreaths at sea and remember two tragedies - one historic and one very recent.
Both Dun Laoghaire RNLI’s inshore and all-weather lifeboats launched and the volunteer crew laid wreaths from the lifeboat in view of the watching public. The short ceremony took place under the lighthouse at the end of the East Pier and included an ecumenical blessing and music. The second Dun Laoghaire lifeboat 'Hannah Pickard' also launched but it too capsized under sail, fortunately all crew returned safely. The Captain, his wife, child and 17 crew were eventually rescued on December 26 by the SS Tearaght.
"We hold this ceremony to honour their memory and also to remember all those we have lost to drowning.
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