The RNLI have a big day planned on their 'Access for All' boat.
People with disabilities will be given the opportunity for a boat trip in the midlands today.
The 'Access for All' vehicle, tailor-made to accommodate people in wheelchairs, will be docking in Coosan Point in Athlone.
It'll be open for trips between 11am, until around 2pm in the afternoon.
Station Visits Officer with the RNLI, Paul Kelly, explains what else is on offer:
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