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Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station

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Nicolas Leach

For 180 years a lifeboat has launched from Dun Laoghaire; today the station operates both an inshore lifeboat and an all-weather lifeboat. During its history the station has witnessed tragedy with 17 lifeboat crew losing their lives saving others at sea.

Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station

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

Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station Queens Road Co. Dublin

Station phone number

01 280 2667

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access


Visiting times

Generally 10am–4:30pm daily

Visitor contact

Cait Ní Mhurchú

Visitor contact phone number

01 2802667

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News and media from Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station

Dun Laoghaire RNLI's all-weather lifeboat at sea
Article People
Dun Laoghaire RNLI assists two sailors after yacht gets into difficulty
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Article Lifeboats
Dun Laoghaire RNLI welcomes lifeboat volunteer as new coxswain
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Lifeboat in calm water with a vessel on fire in the background. Huge black smoke plumes in sky. Cloudy skies
Article Lifeboats
Dún Laoghaire RNLI rescues four people aboard motor vessel on fire
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Article Rescue
Dún Laoghaire RNLI responds to three aboard powerboat with engine failure
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