Minister of State with responsibility for the Irish Coast Guard, Jack Chambers TD, officially opened the newly constructed Coast Guard station in Bonmahon on Monday.

Following a significant investment by the Department of Transport of €5.2m, the volunteers at the Bonmahon Coast Guard unit will now take up residency at their new facility.

Over the past three years, Bonmahon Coast Guard Unit attended 89 incidents and this new facility will enhance the Coast Guard activities undertaken by the unit.

Kieran Foley attended the opening of the station, and spoke to various Ministers and those at the heart of the Coast Guard, on a momentous day for the locality.

To listen, press the play button on the photo above.