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Aerial view of RNLI Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

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.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

1.26pm 13 July 2025
11.22am 13 July 2025
11.26pm 5 July 2025
11.30am 5 July 2025
11.13am 5 July 2025
8.22pm 3 July 2025
4.01pm 28 June 2025
12.58pm 27 June 2025
10.46am 24 June 2025
11.46pm 23 June 2025
12.51pm 21 June 2025
7.02pm 13 June 2025
1.32pm 2 June 2025
1.39pm 27 May 2025
2.22am 25 May 2025
1.47pm 24 May 2025
1.30pm 18 May 2025
8.59pm 16 May 2025
12.58pm 15 May 2025
6.10pm 30 April 2025

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 12°C Max: 14°C
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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  

Shop hours

By appointment only

News and media from Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Inshore lifeboat with four crew on board on calm water on a sunny day
Article Rescue
Galway RNLI rescue two walkers cut off by incoming tide
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Aran Islands Crew and Fundraising being presented a cheque from Aoibhe, Sile and Éadaoin
Article Fundraising
Aran Islands RNLI launch during cheque presentation
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Inshore lifeboat with four crew on board on calm water on a sunny day
Article Rescue
Galway RNLI rescue off Mutton Island
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Noel Seoighe smiling for the camera
Article Rescue
Aran Islands RNLI responds to back-to-back medical evacuations
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