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Established in 2012, Lough Ree Lifeboat Station is situated on the picturesque Coosan Point, north of Athlone. Lough Ree is a popular location for fishing, sailing and swimming, in the heart of Ireland.

Lough Ree Lifeboat Station

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

Lough Ree Lifeboat Station
Coosan Point
Athlone
County Westmeath
N37 W4C9

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access

Visiting times

By appointment only

Visitor contact

For visits enquiries please contact: [email protected]

News and media from Lough Ree Lifeboat Station

The family of the late John Trimble present a cheque for €1,840 to Lough Ree RNLI
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Fishing tragedy on Lough Ree RNLI recalled
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The late Tony McCarth
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Lough Ree RNLI mourns the passing of Tony McCarth
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Lough Ree RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Kevin Ganly
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RNLI lifesavers from Lough Ree prepare to answer the call this Christmas
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