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After a gap of 25 years, Fenit lifeboat station re-opened in 1994 and today operates both an all-weather Trent class lifeboat and an inshore lifeboat. In total, Fenit has celebrated over 100 years as a lifeboat station.

Fenit Lifeboat Station

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

Fenit Lifeboat Station
Fenit Harbour
Co. Kerry

Station phone number

06671 36600

Accessibility

Parking, Disabled Parking, Disabled Access

Visiting times

9am–5pm daily

News and media from Fenit Lifeboat Station

Fenit RNLI on exercise
Article Events
Busy weekend for Fenit RNLI with three call outs and an Open Day event
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Fenit lifeboat
Article Rescue
Early morning call-out for Fenit RNLI after 3am alert for yacht
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Fenit RNLI's new Shannon class lifeboat before it hits the water for the first time
Article People
Fenit RNLI attends bell ringing ceremony ahead of new lifeboat arrival
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