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Howth Lifeboat Station

Howth Lifeboat Station

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16°C Sunshine
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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.

Howth Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Howth's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Howth.
our lifeboats
A range of historical lifejackets: one is cork, one kapok and one is foam covered in red material with RNLI printed on it.
Howth's history
Take a look back through key events from the history of our lifeboat station in our timeline.
our history
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
RNLI flag against a blue sky.
News and media from Howth
Read the latest rescue stories, volunteer news and updates from our lifeboat station.
latest news

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 phone number

018 393 311

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Recent lifeboat launches from Howth Lifeboat Station

Our latest launches >

Howth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.41pm 3 June 2026

Howth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.40pm 3 June 2026

Howth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

4.27pm 31 May 2026

Howth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

1.48pm 31 May 2026

Howth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

1.47pm 31 May 2026

Howth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

4.00pm 28 May 2026

Howth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.56pm 27 May 2026

Howth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

7.52pm 24 May 2026

Howth Lifeboat Station

Launch time

6.37pm 14 May 2026

News and media from Howth Lifeboat Station

Howth Lifeboat under way to assist kite surfer in difficulty
Article Sea safety
Howth RNLI launch in storm conditions to kite surfer in difficulty
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Peter Duff, Skerries RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager pictured alongside the inshore lifeboat at Skerries Lifeboat Station
Article People
New Lifeboat Operations Manager among RNLI lifesavers on call this Christmas
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George Duffy pictured with his 50-year Long Service Award, a badge, presented by John McKenna.
Article Sea safety
Howth RNLI water safety volunteer recognised with 50-year Long Service Award
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Endurance runner Vini Cardoso on board the Howth All-Weather Lifeboat with the volunteer crew of Howth RNLI after he returned to Howth completing his 6 week coastal running challenge.
Article Fundraising
Howth RNLI welcomes home endurance runner after epic 6-week coastal challenge
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Find a volunteer role

Check out our volunteering vacancies
Howth Fundraising Branch
Find out how you can support our lifesaving work by joining our local fundraising branch.
our fundraising branch