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RNLI Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

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The first lifeboat station was established in the beautiful seaside village of Courtmacsherry in 1825, one of the first to be founded in Ireland. Its crews have been presented with 14 awards for gallantry.

Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Courtmacsherry's lifeboat
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Courtmacsherry.
Our lifeboat
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Courtmacsherry
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
Local 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.
Courtmacsherry's 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

Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station
Courtmacsherry
Co. Cork

Station phone number

023 884 6600

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Recent lifeboat launches from Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

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Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.58am 5 August 2026

Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

Launch time

4.08pm 24 July 2026

Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.03am 18 July 2026

Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

Launch time

4.07pm 11 July 2026

Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

Launch time

2.52pm 23 June 2026

Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.16am 23 June 2026

Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

Launch time

6.01pm 10 May 2026

Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

Launch time

3.58pm 10 May 2026

Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.50pm 19 April 2026

News and media from Courtmacsherry Harbour Lifeboat Station

Article Rescue
Courtmacsherry RNLI assist diver in call out alongside Rescue 115
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The first call out crew on the lifeboat after the shout, including Coxswain Ken Cashman
Article Lifeboats
Courtmacsherry RNLI responds to two call outs during hot weather
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Lifeboat crew under Coxswain Ken Cashman with volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager Barry Scannell, after the call oput with the lifeboat in the background in the water
Article People
Courtmacsherry RNLI responds to back to back call outs
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Courtmacsherry RNLI's lifeboat crew pictured on the lifeboat after the call out
Article People
Courtmacsherry RNLI rescues surfer off Inchydoney Beach
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