Howth Lifeboat Station

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For nearly 190 years an all-weather lifeboat has launched into Dublin Bay from Howth and the crews have been honoured with 20 awards for gallantry. Today the station operates both a Trent class lifeboat and an inshore D class lifeboat.

Howth Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.

Howth's lifeboats

Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Howth.

our lifeboats

A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.

Howth's history

Take a look back through key events from the history of our lifeboat station in our timeline.

our history

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

News and media from Howth

Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Howth Lifeboat Station
Howth Harbour
Middle Pier
Co. Dublin

Station phone number

018 393 311

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access

Visiting times

Generally 10am–4pm daily

Visitor contact phone number

018 393 311

Get Directions

Launch time

2.47am 12 August 2026

News and media from Howth Lifeboat Station

Article Rescue

Wednesday 26 August 2026

Holyhead RNLI in double shout

Howth Lifeboat under way to assist kite surfer in difficulty

Article Sea safety

Saturday 4 April 2026

Howth RNLI launch in storm conditions to kite surfer in difficulty

Peter Duff, Skerries RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager pictured alongside the inshore lifeboat at Skerries Lifeboat Station

Article People

Wednesday 3 December 2025

New Lifeboat Operations Manager among RNLI lifesavers on call this Christmas

George Duffy pictured with his 50-year Long Service Award, a badge, presented by John McKenna.

Article Sea safety

Wednesday 19 November 2025

Howth RNLI water safety volunteer recognised with 50-year Long Service Award

Find a volunteer role

Check out our volunteering vacancies

Howth Fundraising Branch

Find out how you can support our lifesaving work by joining our local fundraising branch.

our fundraising branch