On the 28th September 1996, Galway Corporation (now Galway City Council) on behalf of the citizens of Galway City formally adopted the Irish Naval Ship, L.E.Aisling and resolved to develop a special relationship with the ship and crew and promote awareness of the role and functions of the naval service.
The captain and crew of the L.E. Aisling in accepting the adoption undertook to nurture a special relationship with the City of Galway.