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| | First Red Cross Lifeboat launched (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01) |
 | | Team leader, Tim Clesham of Clonbur Red Cross Branch, says the boat, which was funded jointly by the Irish Red Cross and the Leader programme, is uniquely suitable to meet the demands of growing recreational activity on the two lakes. |
 | | Congratulating the team on their initiative, the Chairman of the Irish Red Cross, Mr David Andrews, said it was critical to develop water safety to prevent tragedies. |
 | | The Irish Red Cross is delighted to acknowledge the support of the Irish Water Safety Campaign, and in particular its Chief Executive, Lt Cmdr John Leech, in the project. |
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