RNLI Chief Executive welcomed to Portrush Lifeboat Station for special presentations

Portrush RNLI volunteer crew welcomed the charity’s Chief Executive, Peter Sparkes, to the station recently.

The Chief Executive met members of the operations team, volunteer crew members, lifeguards, fundraisers and shop volunteers as well as the donor of the Inshore Lifeboat ‘The Ken Blair’, Mrs Sylvia Blair.

RNLI Chief Executive, Peter Sparkes presented a 20 year long service medal to Coxswain Karl O’Neill.

placeholder image — RNLI Chief Executive, Peter Sparkes presented a 20 year long service medal to Coxswain Karl O’Neill.

He was able to update them on the RNLI strategic direction as well as updating the crew about other developments in terms of station refurbishment etc.

Mr Sparkes then moved over to Portrush Yacht Club, where he was presented with a PYC burgee by the secretary Ray Moore. Peter then presented a 20 year long service medal to Coxswain Karl O’Neill and a 40 year long service medal to Ballymoney fundraiser Bill McCormick.

Portrush RNLI volunteer crew welcomed the RNLI Chief Executive, Peter Sparkes to the station recently.

Beni McAllister Lifeboat Operations Manager said: "We were delighted to invite Peter to the station to meet the team and hear first-hand about the work we do, but also to hear from him about the future direction of the RNLI.”