OMC Search Unit

Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit is a voluntary group established to assist in the search for missing persons in local coastal areas of Galway Bay.

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Lastly to our SAR colleagues from RNLI, Galway Lifeboat Station, Coast Guard R115, Corrib Mask Search and Rescue, Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club and Search & Recovery Unit, and An Garda Síochána, a sincere and heartfelt thanks. The search continues.

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A very sincere thanks to all our members and volunteers who have searched in great numbers over the last few days. We would also like to thank Galway Bay Sailing Club for use of their facilities along with everyone who has donated food and supplies for our searchers.

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permanent tsb Community Fund are holding an "At Your Own Pace" virtual race in aid of some wonderful charities, including the Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit.
We would greatly appreciate your support!

#ptsb #omcsu #galway #oranmore #oranmoremaree
https://t.co/6CarPHJ9Qe

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Atlantic Masters Swimming Club Galway are organising an Open Water Swim this Saturday, 17th July in aid of our Unit and RNLI, Galway Lifeboat Station. Weather is looking good for the swimmers.
More details on their website https://t.co/uXwpQlsXRj

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To all the Dads, a Happy Father's Day.

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Best wishes to all students that are starting exams today.

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We need your help. It's the last few hours to vote for us. Please like and share. We would appreciate it if you vote for us at the following link. https://t.co/12jwakW8eK

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@thereallenaman Try this link https://t.co/kg4XqmqgT3

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We need your help. We have been shortlisted to be one of two charities in the Region North and West of the Permanent TSB Community Fund initiative. Voting closes on Wednesday, April 7th. We would appreciate it if you vote for us at the following link. https://t.co/n7VRocBpap

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Body Of Man Discovered In Kilrush https://t.co/BEVss09i8Z

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A big thank you to all that took part in a fundraising event back in August which was hosted by The Olde Brewery Oranmore and also Aileen from Hair Symphony. Cian from The Olde Brewery presents a cheque to Ed, Joan and Joe from our Unit. Thank you to all that donated.

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The Unit would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Oliver Family and their friends. We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Martin & Tom Oliver.
May Martin and Tom Rest in Peace.

Fair Winds & Following Seas.

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Please beware of #StormFrancis. It's going to bring high winds and heavy rain. Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry Call @IrishCoastGuard on 999 or 112 if you see anyone in trouble on or near the water #staybackstayhighstaydry

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Stay Back, Stay High, Stay Dry #StormFrancis

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Be aware of the weather warnings in place. Stay Back, Stay High and Stay Dry

[RNLI Galway Lifeboat @GalwayLifeboat]

It's time to Stay Back, Stay High and Stay Dry.

If you see someone in trouble in or near the water please call 999 or 112 and ask for @IrishCoastGuard

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We are all delighted with the great outcome, and very thankful that everyone involved is home safe and well. An article into the RNLI volunteers who were involved in the search. https://t.co/qA2gDuBqmJ

[RNLI Galway Lifeboat @GalwayLifeboat]

Shout: Reported swimmer in difficulty 2 miles off Traught Beach by lifeguard on beach, false alarm after lifeboat investigated.
Helm: @DKillilea1
Crew
Olivia Byrne
Ian O’Gorman
James Rattigan
DLA: Mike Cummins
Shore crew
@carrstefanie
@martinosurf
Dave Badger

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@GalwayLifeboat @portofgalway @RNLI Well done to all involved. A long night put in by your crews and the other SAR services. A great result.

[RNLI Galway Lifeboat @GalwayLifeboat]

Want to help Saving Lives at Sea?

Galway Lifeboat Station are inviting applications for volunteer Probationary Shore Crew to join our team.

RT's would be appreciated.

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Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit would like to offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to our good friends and Zone Leaders, Cormac and Barbara O'Donnell over the tragic loss of their son Colin this week. May Colin Rest In Peace.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of Detective Garda Colm Horkan RIP. Please join in a minutes silence for Detective Garda Colm Horkan RIP at 12 noon today Sunday 21st June. May he rest in peace.

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Detective Garda Colm Horkan.
RIP - 17th June 2020.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.