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Howth Lifeboat Station

Howth Lifeboat Station

For nearly 190 years an all-weather lifeboat has launched into Dublin Bay from Howth and the crews have been honoured with 20 awards for gallantry. Today the station operates both a Trent class lifeboat and an inshore D class lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Howth Lifeboat Station

7.59am 8 February 2025
9.45pm 26 January 2025
1.11pm 20 January 2025
1.04pm 20 January 2025
3.23pm 17 January 2025
5.18pm 16 January 2025
11.01am 20 December 2024
6.10am 20 December 2024
7.38pm 11 November 2024
2.07pm 22 October 2024
6.57pm 19 October 2024
6.46pm 14 October 2024
11.44pm 12 October 2024
9.31am 9 October 2024
3.28pm 7 October 2024
12.30pm 5 October 2024
4.10pm 16 September 2024
4.06pm 16 September 2024
2.19pm 1 September 2024
4.31pm 30 August 2024

Today's weather

7°C Rain
Min: 6°C Max: 7°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Howth Lifeboat Station
Howth Harbour
Middle Pier
Co. Dublin

Station phone number

018 393 311

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access

Visiting times

Generally 10am–4pm daily

Visitor contact

Ian Sheridan - appointment only

Visitor contact phone number

018 393 311

News and media from Howth Lifeboat Station

A photograph of Howth All-Weather Lifeboat launching from Howth to rescue lone sailor in difficulty at sea ahead of Storm Ashley
Article Sea safety
Howth RNLI rescue lone sailor in difficulty at sea ahead of Storm Ashley
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Howth All-Weather Lifeboat on exercise in Dublin Bay.
Article Rescue
Howth RNLI launch at night to investigate flashing beacon floating offshore
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Ballycotton RNLI lifeboat volunteer and Green Rebel Fleet Manager Alan Cott, Kieran Ivers, CEO of Green Rebel and Sile Scanlon Ballycotton RNLI
Article Fundraising
RNLI in Ireland receives support worth €15,000 from Green Rebel
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Howth RNLI volunteers mark 'One Moment for One Crew' at 18:24 on 1/8/24 to celebrate 200 years of the RNLI
Article Rescue
Historic occasion interrupted for Howth RNLI as pager sounds
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