We have been very fortunate with the
experienced people available locally who have become involved in the
Station. We have three full-time firemen, four trained First Responders
(an extremely advanced first-aid qualification), all our helms have the
Yachtmaster Offshore (Shorebased) qualification, all bar 2 of our crew
have been to Cowes for training, and 12 of our crew have VHF certs. We
have five powerboat instructors and one first aid instructor; we also
have seven certified divers. Further details are given below.
Position |
Name |
"Day job" |
Chairman |
Barry Woods
|
Retired |
Lifeboat Operations Manager |
Alan Barton |
Yacht broker |
Deputy Launching Authority |
Dave Coughlan |
Commercial Diver |
Deputy Launching Authority |
Lenny Hyde |
Fisherman |
Deputy Launching Authority |
Ray Heffernan |
Boatyard staff |
Deputy Launching Authority |
Patsy Fegan |
Self-employed |
Deputy Launching Authority |
Michael Canty |
General Operative |
Lifeboat Press Officer/Sea Safety Officer |
Jon Mathers |
Agent |
Lifeboat Medical Advisor |
Dr. John Murphy |
G.P. |
Lifeboat Treasurer |
Matt Foley |
Boatyard manager |
Lifeboat Administration Officer/Shorecrew |
Colin Philpott |
Solider |
Lifeboat Training Co-ordinator |
Gary Heslin |
F/T firefighter |
Boathouse Manager |
Anne Hyde |
|
Name |
Position |
"Day job" |
Mark Bushe |
Helm |
Boat building/repair |
Kieran Coniry |
Helm |
Pier Manager |
Denis Cronin |
Crew |
Publican |
Con Crowley |
Helm |
Pilot boat skipper |
Mark Groves |
Shorecrew/Asst Mech. |
Fitter |
Geraldine Farrell |
Shorecrew |
Care nurse |
Sandra Farrell |
Shorecrew |
Jewellery shop assistant |
James Fegan |
Crew |
Engineer |
Vince Fleming |
Crew |
PVC installation |
Warren Forbes |
Mechanic/Helm |
F/T fireman |
Jonathan Grey |
Crew |
Marine engineer |
Gary Heslin |
Helm |
F/T fireman |
Kevin Higgins |
Helm |
Marina manager |
Stephen Hyde |
Crew |
Fisherman |
Ritchie Kelliher |
Helm |
Windscreen fitter |
Catherine Levis |
Shorecrew |
|
Bernard Lynch |
Crew |
Shopkeeper |
Michael Meade |
Helm |
Fisherman |
Aidan O'Connor |
Helm |
Airport Fire Service |
Aengus O'Donovan |
Crew |
Fisherman |
Daniel O'Donovan |
Crew |
Rib builder |
Michael O'Donovan |
Shorecrew |
Marine electrical engineer |
Christy O'Sullivan |
Shorecrew |
|
Paddy Quinlan |
Crew |
Adventure sports centre |
Brian Ring |
Crew |
F/t fireman |
Alan Venner |
Helm/Asst. Mechanic |
Engineer |
David Venner |
Helm |
Project Manager |
Ian Venner |
Helm |
Accountant |
It is also important to remember
those crew who have been part of the station in the past, and to
reassure them they are always welcome back in the future.
Former Crew | Top
Name |
Service Record |
Finn O'Boyle |
2000 - 2002 |
Ruairi Higgins |
2000 - 2003 |
Paul Brierley |
2000 - 2003 |
John Mulcahy |
2002 - 2004 |
Trudy Hyde |
2002 - 2004 |
Paul Lannin |
2000 - 2005 |
Derry O'Sullivan |
2000 - 2004 |
Paul Lannin |
2000 - 2005 |
Hugh Mockler |
2000 - 2004 |
Keith Mackeown |
2000 - 2005 |
Amy Hyde |
2000 - 2008 |
Rosaleen Mackeown |
2002 - 2008 |
Phil Maguire-Hähnel |
2002 - 2009 |
Michael Good |
2000 - 2011 |
Tina Bushe |
2000 - 2010 |
Michael Meade |
2000 - 2010 |
We have a team of
SeaCheck Advisors who can carry out a free SeaCheck
on your boat. They are primarily based on the locations
listed,
but can also visit boats anywhere in Cork Harbour or nearby. Why not
avail of this free service this year?
SeaCheck Advisors | Top
Name |
Area |
Ritchie Kelliher |
Crosshaven |
Marc Groves
|
Crosshaven |
Kevin Whitney |
Cork City |
Ashley Smith |
Cork Harbour/Kinsale |
Martin Foy |
Cobh/East Ferry |
Claire Tuohy |
Cobh/East Ferry |
Damian Aherne |
Cobh/East Ferry |
Phil Maguire-Hähnel |
Cork Harbour |
No lifeboat can launch without
the dedication and effort of the fundraising branches around the
country. We have always had a very strong branch in Crosshaven, which
is now chaired by Michael Good also.
Fundraising Committee | Top
Name |
Position |
Trudy Austin |
Secretary |
Mark Ginn |
Treasurer |