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RNLI Donaghadee Lifeboat Station

Donaghadee Lifeboat Station

Situated on the north east coast of County Down, Donaghadee has had a lifeboat station since 1910 and the crews have been presented with three awards for gallantry. The station now operates an all-weather Trent class lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

11.06am 20 April 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Donaghadee Lifeboat Station

11.06am 20 April 2025
4.26am 1 April 2025
7.30am 18 January 2025
2.22pm 21 December 2024
10.28pm 9 October 2024
1.42pm 1 October 2024
11.05am 21 September 2024
2.15pm 20 September 2024
5.54pm 19 September 2024
4.56pm 17 September 2024
9.28pm 9 September 2024
2.03pm 9 September 2024
2.33pm 31 August 2024
10.13am 31 August 2024
1.41pm 27 August 2024
4.59pm 25 August 2024
3.36pm 22 August 2024
1.57am 17 August 2024
5.06pm 12 August 2024
12.21am 11 August 2024

Today's weather

12°C Rain
Min: 6°C Max: 12°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Donaghadee Lifeboat Station
Donaghadee
Co. Down
BT21 0DG

Station phone number

028 9188 8556

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

By appointment only

Shop

32 The Parade
Donaghadee
County Down
BT21 0DG

Shop opening hours

1pm - 4pm daily

Shop phone number

02891 888 079

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News and media from Donaghadee Lifeboat Station

Pictured from left, Bangor RNLI crew member Christine Bell; Bangor RNLI Helm Gareth Whan; Gareth Morrison, RNLI Head of Water Safety: Bangor RNLI crew member Katherine Lindsay; Claire Flowers, Girlguiding Ulster CEO; and Felicity Atwell, Girlguiding Ulster Deputy Chief Commissioner. Front from left, Faye Charington, 1st Comber Guides; Evie Bell, 1st Comber C Brownies; and Charlotte Maidment, 14th Bangor Rainbows.
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RNLI and Girlguiding Ulster launch partnership to empower girls to stay safe
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RNLI Lifeboat crew in a team photo standing with 200 Anniversary props
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RNLI lifesavers from County Down prepare to answer the call this Christmas
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The Duke of Gloucester meeting members of Donaghadee RNLI
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Duke of Gloucester visits Donaghadee RNLI to mark charity's 200th anniversary
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Peel RNLI called out to respond to distress signals
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