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Wexford MarineWatch visit Wmsar

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May 29, 2016

Welcome to our colleagues from Wexford MarineWatch who are herMato help us spread awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month which has been happening throughout the month of May. Stay safe everyone !! Remember, If you, or someone you know is going through a tough time, there is help – just take a look at the following numbers Samaritans: 116 123 Console: 1800 247 247 Aware: 1890 303 302 Pieta House: 01 601 0000 Teen-Line Ireland: 1800 833 634 (for ages 13 to 19) Childline: 1800 66 66 66 (for under 18s)

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Hikecycle 2016

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May 21, 2016

HikeCycle 2016 July the 23rd – In Aid of Waterford Marine Search And Rescue and Carrick On Suir River Rescue. Check out the links below for more information. Looking for the next challenge this summer..? Want something to aim for..? This July 23rd Kilmacow – Slievenamon -Kilmacow total distance of 70km cycle with a hike up Slievenamon thrown in the middle of it for good measure… Feeling up to it…? Limited spaces available… Log on to hikecycle@gmail.com to register. https://www.facebook.com/HikeCycle2016/?fref=photo

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We Need You!!

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May 15, 2016

**Please Share** We Need You!! Would you like to join up with our members and some of the ladies of Shaws Waterford for the Womens VHI Mini Marathon on June 6th or even with local man Paddy Grace and his running group for the Waterford Viking Marathon on June 26th? If you are interested in joining up by running in either of these events and raising some much needed funds towards our dream of Waterfords first search and rescue base then please get in contact with us here on our facebook page or at waterfordmarinesearchandrescue@yahoo.ie where we will more than happily arrange a personalised running pack for you.

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“WMSAR rescue boat launched

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“WMSAR rescue boat and volunteer crew are currently launched on service to a broken down vessel located at Creadan Head. The operation has been ongoing since 16.00 and crews have the vessel under tow. Crews have just passing Cheekpoint at this time making their way back to Waterford City. Also tasked were our colleagues from Fethard RNLI.” Busy day on the water for all units across Ireland with the fine weather. Operations are being overseen by Irish Coast Guard MRCC.

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Where there is help, there is Hope

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May 14, 2016

**Please Share to spread the message “Where there is help, there is Hope!!” ** Volunteer crews are gearing up for this weekends Suicide Prevention Patrol. Our crews will be out until the early hours of Sunday morning patrolling the quays of the River Suir. Stay Safe if you are out and about 🙂 Remember, If you, or someone you know is going through a tough time, there is help – just take a look at the following numbers Samaritans: 116 123 Console: 1800 247 247 Aware: 1890 303 302 Pieta House: 01 601 0000 Teen-Line Ireland: 1800 833 634 (for ages 13 to 19) Childline: 1800 66 66 66 (for under 18s) #wherethereishelpthereishope

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WIT raise and give week 2016

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May 13, 2016

Waterford Marine Search and Rescue are delighted to be one of the recipients for this years “Raise and Give Week” in WIT. A total of €17000 has been raised between 4 different charities this year which is an absolutely phenomenal result. A massive thank you to Meadbh, Edel, Michelle, Ricky and Bo of WIT Students Union and of course to the students of Waterford for their help and support.

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Darkness Into Light 2016

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May 7, 2016

Darkness Into Light 2016 Speculator picture from Noel Browne once again of Waterford Marine Search and Rescue Boats and the HOPE Sign on the River Suir. Volunteers from Waterford Marine Search and Rescue, Waterford City Civil Defence, Irish Naval Service Waterford Branch, Order of Malta Ireland – Waterford Unit, Tramore Coast Guard, BonmahonCoastGuard, Dunmore East Coast Guard Units were on the Darkness into Light route providing safety cover and marshaling the 5K walk / run. Great multi agency effort. Crews From Waterford Marine Search and Rescue and Waterford City River Rescue were on the water providing safety cover. Roll on next year smile emoticon

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Where there is help, there is Hope!!”

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Volunteer crews are gearing up for a second time this weekend after helping to marshal this mornings Darkness into Light in aid of Pieta House. Our crews will be out until the early hours of Sunday morning for our weekly Suicide Prevention Patrol. Stay Safe if you are out and about . Remember, If you, or someone you know is going through a tough time, there is help – just take a look at the following numbers Samaritans: 116 123 Console: 1800 247 247 Aware: 1890 303 302 Pieta House: 01 601 0000 Teen-Line Ireland: 1800 833 634 (for ages 13 to 19) Childline: 1800 66 66 66 (for under 18s) ‪#‎wherethereishelpthereishope‬