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RNLI Achill Island Lifeboat Station

Achill Island Lifeboat Station

Located on Ireland’s rugged Wild Atlantic Way, Achill Island’s Trent class all-weather lifeboat is ready to help the offshore island communities and deep sea seafarers alike.
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Latest lifeboat launch

10.18am 11 April 2021

Recent launches from Achill Island Lifeboat Station

10.18am 11 April 2021
8.58pm 14 March 2021
6.43pm 13 March 2021
12.34pm 6 February 2021
11.48am 27 January 2021
12.46pm 4 December 2020
12.38pm 4 December 2020
1.31pm 3 December 2020
3.32pm 7 November 2020
1.28pm 10 October 2020
10.22pm 7 October 2020
4.56pm 26 September 2020
4.48pm 19 September 2020
4.48pm 19 September 2020
5.20pm 17 September 2020
5.20pm 17 September 2020
12.25pm 8 September 2020
12.25pm 8 September 2020
7.30pm 7 September 2020
7.30pm 7 September 2020

Today's weather

7°C Rain
Min: -2°C Max: 7°C
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While our lifeboat stations remain operational and are continuing to launch to those at peril at sea, they are not currently open to visitors. 

Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Cloghmore
Achill Sound
Westport
Co Mayo

Station phone number

098 45612

Station opening times

Visitors are welcome but there are no set opening hours due to operational reasons

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News and media from Achill Island Lifeboat Station

Sheila Keeley with brother Joachim (Joe) and Rhoda
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Injured Islander backs RNLI Christmas appeal after lifeboat crew come to her aid
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Ballyglass and Achill RNLI volunteers facing the Perfect Storm this Christmas
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The media students at Westport CFE visited Achill RNLI in county Mayo to make a short film about the work and the role of the charity in their local community.
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Achill RNLI - A lifeboating community in action
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Achill Island RNLI pays tribute to lifeboat volunteer and friend Mattie Stafford
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