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RNLI Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

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For 175 years, the Aran Islands Lifeboat Station has covered the dramatic, rocky wilderness facing outwards to the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly known as Galway Bay until 1995, the lifeboat crews have been presented with over 20 awards for gallantry.

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

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

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station
Kilronan
Co Galway

Station phone number

099 61166

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, and disabled access

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Recent lifeboat launches from Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

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Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Launch time

4.38pm 30 August 2026

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Launch time

10.44pm 27 August 2026

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Launch time

3.30pm 22 August 2026

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Launch time

3.34pm 14 August 2026

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Launch time

7.21pm 13 August 2026

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Launch time

1.44am 11 August 2026

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Launch time

6.09pm 4 August 2026

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.48pm 2 August 2026

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.05pm 29 July 2026

News and media from Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Article Lifeboats
Aran Islands Severn class lifeboat reaches 1000 callouts
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Article Rescue
Aran Islands RNLI hit 10 call outs in a week after busy weekend
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Article Rescue
Aran Islands RNLI respond to 4 taskings in 24 hours
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Article Lifeboats
Aran Islands RNLI save life at sea
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Aran Islands' RNLI Shop
Blue shopping bag.
Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
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