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RNLI Arklow Lifeboat Station

Arklow Lifeboat Station

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Established in 1826, Arklow was the first RNLI lifeboat station founded in Ireland.

Arklow Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Arklow's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Arklow.
Our Lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Arklow
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.
Arklow's 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

Arklow Lifeboat Station
South Quay
Arklow
Co Wicklow
Y14 HW11

Station phone number

0402 32850

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access

Visiting times

Visits can be arranged by appointment.

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Arklow RNLI volunteers need your help

The lifesavers need a new all-weather lifeboat to reach people in danger more quickly and easily. Will you donate and help them raise €200,000 towards the cost?
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News and media from Arklow Lifeboat Station

Mary Hickey with Arklow RNLI
Article People
Lap Across The Map: Mary Nolan Hickey Rides Again for Arklow RNLI’s 200
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Both Arklow's new and retiring lifeboats at sea
Article People
Arklow RNLI’s new and retired lifeboats respond to EPIRB activation
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Arklow RNLI's lifeboats Roy Holloway & Ger Tigchelaar
Article Lifeboats
Arklow RNLI new and retiring lifeboats respond to emergency beacon
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