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Kinsale Lifeboat Station

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Kinsale is both a commercial and a pleasure port, 11 nautical miles south west of Cork Harbour and 8km north-north-east of the famous Old Head of Kinsale. The station was opened in September 2003 and is home to Miss Sally Anne (Baggy) II, an inshore B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat.

Kinsale Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Kinsale's lifeboat
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Kinsale.
our lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Kinsale
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.
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A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Kinsale 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

Kinsale Lifeboat Station
Adams Quay
World's End
Kinsale
Co Cork

Station phone number

087 991 9918

Visiting times

By appointment only

Visitor contact

Kevin Gould

Visitor contact phone number

00353 868391124


Water Safety Contact

Name: Gerard Quinn

Email: [email protected]

News and media from Kinsale Lifeboat Station

Father and daughter Aodh and Muireann O’Donnell from Union Hall RNLI in lifeboat kit standing in front of lifeboat
Article People
New Union Hall RNLI crew member among Cork lifesavers on call this Christmas
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Kinsale RNLI's inshore lifeboat at sea
Article People
Kinsale RNLI responds to false alarm with good intent
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Old Head of Kinsale
Article Fundraising
Old Head Golf Links launch inaugural Atlantic Swim Challenge for Kinsale RNLI
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Article Rescue
Kinsale RNLI comes to the aid of two stranded walkers
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