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Fethard D class lifeboat

Fethard Lifeboat Station

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Fethard Lifeboat Station operates a D-class lifeboat, which is launched from multiple sites on the Hook peninsula. The station reopened in 1996 after being closed for 80 years.

Fethard Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Fethard's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboat helping our crews to save lives at sea at Fethard.
Our lifeboats
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Fethard
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
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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.
Fethard'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

Fethard Lifeboat Station
Fethard-on-Sea
Co. Wexford
Ireland

Station phone number

051 397511

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access

Visiting times

By appointment only

Visitor contact

Hugh Burke

Visitor contact phone number

0863346184

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Recent lifeboat launches from Fethard Lifeboat Station

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Fethard Lifeboat Station

Launch time

3.15pm 11 September 2026

Fethard Lifeboat Station

Launch time

9.43pm 12 August 2026

Fethard Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.45am 8 August 2026

Fethard Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.02pm 2 August 2026

Fethard Lifeboat Station

Launch time

4.59pm 2 August 2026

Fethard Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.32am 19 July 2026

Fethard Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.40pm 13 July 2026

Fethard Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.31am 9 July 2026

Fethard Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.04am 2 July 2026

News and media from Fethard Lifeboat Station

Fethard RNLI's lifeboat at sea
Article People
Fethard RNLI comes to the aid of two people after boat breaks down
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Article Rescue
Fethard RNLI requested to assist dog walker and their dog
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Four Fethard RNLI crew members dressed in yellow drysuits and red lifejackets in an orange D-class lifeboat. 2 crew members are waving
Article People
Could you be a lifesaver? Fethard RNLI appeals for new volunteers to save lives
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The attached photo shows Fethard RNLI D-class Naomh Dubhán underway at sea.The orange lifeboat is travelling away from the photographer. There are 3 crew members on board dressed in yellow drysuits and red lifejackets.
Article Sea safety
Fethard RNLI launch to assist lone sailor near Barrow Bridge
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