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RNLI Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

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For 175 years, the Aran Islands Lifeboat Station has covered the dramatic, rocky wilderness facing outwards to the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly known as Galway Bay until 1995, the lifeboat crews have been presented with over 20 awards for gallantry.

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Aran Islands' lifeboat
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Aran Islands.
our lifeboat
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Aran Islands
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Latest news
Sand art on a beach which says 'Be aware tidal cut off' in large letters.
Local info, forecasts and tides
Find local safety information and get the 5-day forecast and tide times for your area.
local info
A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Aran Islands' history
Take a look back through key events from the history of our lifeboat station in our timeline.
our history

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station
Kilronan
Co Galway

Station phone number

099 61166

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, and disabled access

News and media from Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Article Lifeboats
Aran Islands RNLI save life at sea
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Article Sea safety
Mayday on ‘Mayday’ as RNLI crews carry out rescue in Co Clare
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Article Crew training
Aran Islands RNLI celebrate volunteer crew milestones
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Overhead shot of Aran Islands RNLI bringing a fishing vessel's crew to safety
Article Lifeboats
Aran Islands RNLI comes to the aid of three fishermen
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