Coastguards of Yesteryear - News http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/images/coy_news_feed.gif The life and times of 18th to early 20th century Coastguards and their families serving the Irish Coastline. Site Upgrade http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php#25 There is a new version of the software that this site uses currently in it's final testing phase. Once the final release is out we'll begin the process of changing over. This new version includes much stronger security as well as increased functionality for members.... A Festival of the Sea http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php#24 A Festival of the Sea. Sunday 4th May 2008.<br /> <br /> At the Hook Lighthouse, Co. Wexford. The Hook Lighthouse is one of the oldest Lighthouses in the World. JSAR Games coming to Howth http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php#23 The 10th of May will see the JSAR (Joint Search and Rescue) games coming to Howth. The games will be open to the public and all are welcome to come along and see a modern Coast Guard unit in action and Coastguards of Yesteryear has been invited.... RSS Feeds http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php#22 We have just added three new RSS Feeds to the site for anyone who uses RSS [Really Simple Syndication] <br><br>The three feeds currently are;NewsArticlesForumIf you have an RSS reader or you just use your web browser, you can subscribe to any or all of the feeds to keep you up to date with what's happening in the wonderful world of Coastguards of Yesteryear. Genealogy Society Meeting http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php#20 Tuesday 8th Apr. <br /> Frank Pelly, Records of the Commissioners for Irish Lights<br /> <br /> 8pm in College of further education, Cumberland street, dun Laoire.<br /> <br /> thought some might be interested?<br /> <br /> non members welcome = 3 euro charge Article section - Medals http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php#19 Due to the interest in maritime medals, the article categories have been tweaked slightly. The "Bravery" category has been renamed "Medals" and the few non-medal bravery tales have been moved to the "Life and Times" category.<br /> <br /> If anyone has any articles, stories or any medal related information they think would be relevant, please sent them in using the "Submit Article" link on the left. UK CG Stations Photogallery http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php#18 We have just added a new photogallery - UK Stations. There are over 120 photos from all over the UK. However, we don't have much information about each location.<br /> <br /> If any of our UK members has any information about a particular photograph, please post it in the comments box below it. We would also welcome any photo's you may have to add to the gallery. Frequently Asked Questions http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php#17 The FAQ's or Frequently Asked Questions has just been updated and expanded, see link in Nav bar. It's been split up into section dealing with the various aspects of the site software. So if you're having a problem or maybe you have a question, please check the FAQ's before contacting me as the answer is hopefully there. Obviously, I haven't covered everything, so let me know if your particular problem has not been addressed. Spammers http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php#21 Despite the latest spam detection software and security enhancements on the site, a few spam artists recently got through and posted on the forum. These posts [and the posters] are immediately deleted upon detection. Seasons Greetings http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php#15 <br>We would like to wish all our members and visitors a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.