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Kilrush Lifeboat Station

Kilrush Lifeboat Station

Kilrush Lifeboat Station was established in 1995 to provide additional cover on the west coast of Ireland. It’s located on the River Shannon and operates a B class inshore lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

9.56pm 20 September 2023

Recent launches from Kilrush Lifeboat Station

9.56pm 20 September 2023
3.37pm 23 June 2023
3.37pm 23 June 2023
12.15am 21 June 2023
3.24pm 22 April 2023
6.39pm 2 October 2022
1.41pm 20 September 2022
5.38pm 14 August 2022
2.16pm 8 August 2022
6.42pm 4 August 2022
12.30pm 17 July 2022
5.17pm 16 July 2022
7.46pm 11 July 2022
11.39am 17 June 2022
5.45pm 18 March 2022
5.45pm 18 March 2022
4.33pm 12 March 2022
4.18pm 17 February 2022
6.25pm 25 January 2022
10.43am 14 November 2021

Today's weather

16°C Rain
Min: 9°C Max: 16°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Kilrush Lifeboat Station
Cappa
Kilrush
Co. Clare

Station phone number

065 9052624

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access

Visiting times

By appointment only

Visitor contact

Shawna Johnson

Visitor contact phone number

089 462 1269

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News and media from Kilrush Lifeboat Station

Charlie Glynn, Tom Blunnie, Fintan Keating, Ian Lynch and Ger Keane
Article Lifeboats
Kilrush RNLI volunteers receive commendations for saving three lives
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Article People
RNLI calls on new volunteers to join its fundraising crew in Clare
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Kilrush RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew Liezel Brand and Pa Ryan with baby Conor
Article People
Kilrush RNLI lifeboat couple celebrate first Christmas with baby Conor
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Kilrush RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Shawna Johnson
Article
Kilrush RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager preparing for her first Christmas on call
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