Three crew from the Galway RNLI have been recognised with long service awards at a national RNLI event.
Shane Folan received a medal for 30 years service since 1995 - he started off as lifeboat crew, progressed to helm and now holds the role of launch authority.
David Oliver was awarded the same medal for 30 years service - first as lifeboat crew and then helm since 2001.
Meanwhile, Martin Oliver received a medal for 20 years service - starting off as lifeboat crew in 2005 and moving to helm in 2015.
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The RNLI event in Clontarf recognised volunteers who had 20, 30, 40 and even 50 years of service.
