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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.

Donaghadee Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Donaghadee's lifeboat
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Donaghadee.
Our lifeboat
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Donaghadee
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
Help raise money for RNLI lifesavers and grab local mementos by paying a visit to our RNLI shop.
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.
Donaghadee'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

Donaghadee Lifeboat Station
Donaghadee
Co. Down
BT21 0DG

Station phone number

028 9188 8556

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

By appointment only

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News and media from Donaghadee Lifeboat Station

Article Rescue
Donaghadee RNLI Volunteers Launch To Survey Vessel In Distress
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Article People
New Shannon class lifeboat arrives at Larne RNLI
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Article People
Two Bangor RNLI volunteers presented with 30 year Long Service Awards
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