Aran Islands RNLI launch during cheque presentation
- Pat Nolan
- Jul 11
- 2 min read
Friday 11 July 2025
The Aran Islands lifeboat carried out a medical evacuation from Inis Oírr this afternoon (11 July)
The crew had been visiting the neighbouring island of Inis Oírr to meet with Aoibhe, Síle, and Éadaoin who had raised €5,253.00 for the Aran Islands RNLI.
Earlier in the year, the three young women made the brave decision to chop off their long hair in aid of two special charities.
The first was the Rapunzel Foundation, a charity which helps provide wigs to people living with long-term hair loss. On the last day of the school year, the three had cut 14 inches off their long hair and donated it to the charity.
The three chose to donate the money they raised to the Aran Islands RNLI. Living on an island they know first-hand how vital the RNLI lifeboats are for an island community.
The crew were welcomed by the families and friends of Aoibhe, Síle and Éadaoin, including Éadaoin’s family who had made the long journey from Wexford for the occasion.
However, the joyous occasion was cut short when the Coast Guard tasked the lifeboat for a medical evacuation from Inis Oírr.
The crew received a handover from the island doctor before assisting the patient onboard the lifeboat where they were safely transferred to Ros a Mhíl and into the care of an awaiting ambulance.
Speaking to Lena O’Connell, Fundraising volunteer, she said: ‘We would like to say a big thank you to these three inspiring women, giving not only to one but two charities. Fundraising is always challenging with so many amazing causes out there. We were honoured and delighted when the ladies chose the Aran Islands RNLI.
We would also like to thank the local doctor in Inis Oírr for their co-operation and wish the patient a speedy recovery.’
