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RNLI Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

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For 110 years, the station at Helvick Head operated an all-weather lifeboat until it closed in 1969. After a gap of 28 years, the station re-opened and today operates a B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat.

Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

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

Helvick Head Lifeboat Station
Helvick Head
Co. Waterford
X35 PW60

Station phone number

+353 (0) 584 6511

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visiting times

By appointment only

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Recent lifeboat launches from Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

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Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

Launch time

3.58am 16 March 2026

Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

Launch time

2.09pm 9 November 2025

Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.02am 25 September 2025

Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.06pm 13 September 2025

Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

Launch time

4.54pm 6 September 2025

Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.37am 23 August 2025

Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.09pm 16 August 2025

Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.24pm 20 July 2025

Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

Launch time

11.43am 14 July 2025

News and media from Helvick Head Lifeboat Station

Anne Harrington
Article People
Helvick Head RNLI volunteer recognised for 20 years service
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Father and son Alan and Rian Kelly from Helvick Head RNLI pictured in lifeboat kit
Article People
RNLI lifesavers from Waterford prepare to answer the call this Christmas
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Helvick Head RNLI's inshore lifeboat
Article Lifeboats
Helvick Head RNLI comes to the aid of 2 people after yacht gets into difficulty
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Adam and Luka Sweeney pictured with their Mum Karen Harris
Article People
Waterford RNLI lifesavers prepare to answer the call this Christmas
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