Galway Mountain Rescue makes call for funding
Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway Mountain Rescue is calling for the public's support as it steps up fundraising efforts.
The emergency response service deals with alert calls from Galway's upland and mountainous areas.
It has dealt with over 10 incidents so far this year, many involving tourists visiting the area.
The group is staffed by over 30 voluntary members who give around 100 hours a year between callouts and training.
Team member Alan Carr says any State funding has been significantly cutback in recent years and local fundraising is now more important than ever:
The group is to hold a fundraising table quiz in the Ardilaun Hotel next Thursday at 7.30pm as part of these efforts.