RNLI Arklow Lifeboat Station

Arklow Lifeboat Station

Established in 1826, Arklow was the first RNLI lifeboat station founded in Ireland. Based at South Quay, the station currently operates an all-weather Trent class lifeboat, Ger Tigchelaar, which has been on station since 1997.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent launches from Arklow Lifeboat Station

12.25pm 21 August 2023
5.29pm 9 August 2023
6.36am 8 June 2023
5.37pm 7 June 2023
4.09pm 5 June 2023
4.08pm 5 June 2023
2.09pm 15 April 2023
12.06am 3 April 2023
9.15am 10 March 2023
8.02am 23 February 2023
4.05pm 18 February 2023
11.02pm 5 October 2022
2.29pm 20 September 2022
2.28pm 20 September 2022
1.16pm 16 September 2022
7.06pm 11 September 2022
4.34pm 30 August 2022
9.11pm 2 August 2022
10.27am 14 July 2022
8.46pm 13 July 2022

Today's weather

15°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 15°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Arklow Lifeboat Station
South Quay
Arklow
Co Wicklow
Y14 HW11

Station phone number

0402 32850

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access

Visiting times

Visits can be arranged by appointment.

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News and media from Arklow Lifeboat Station

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Arklow RNLI launch to vessel in difficulty with lone sailor onboard
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