Welcome to Irish lifeboats

 Fáilte go dtí báid tarrthála na hÉireann

The definitive guide to the Irish lifeboat service 

Tamar Class Lifeboat 16-18 RNLB Killarney arrives at Kilmore Quay for the first time. Photo : Pat Nolan 

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 B-796 Miss Sally Anne (Baggy) was the last Atlantic 75 to be built. She has served Kinsale lifeboat station since 2003. Photo : Alan O'Regan

 Site last updated January 24th

24/01/12 Photo Gallery : Photo's from a recent visit to Ballycotton Lifeboat Station 

20/01/12 News and Events : Lough Derg RNLI Lifeboat launched to a vessel reported in difficulty

19/01/11 News and Events : RNLI Relief Fleet News 

16/01/12 News and Events : First callout of 2012 for Bundoran Lifeboat

15/01/12 News and Events : Bad weather conditions are hampering search off the Cork Coast for missing fishermen 

08/01/12 News and Events : Lifejackets for lifesavers. RNLI launches campaign for Irish Lifeboat crews