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Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

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Lough Swilly operates both an inshore and an all-weather lifeboat. Situated on the Inishowen peninsula the lifeboats provide cover for a variety of commercial and leisure marine activities.

Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Three different classes of lifeboat gather on a calm sea at sunrise.
Lough Swilly's lifeboats
Find out more about the lifeboats helping our crews to save lives at sea at Lough Swilly.
Our Lifeboats
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News and media from Lough Swilly
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 Swilly'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 Swilly Lifeboat Station
Ned's Point
Buncrana
Co. Donegal
F93 F6X0

Our Inshore lifeboat (ILB) is housed at Ned's Point. Our All-weather lifeboat (ALB) is moored at the pier off the Swilly Road in Buncrana.

Station phone number

074 936 1710

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access

Visiting times

By appointment only

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Recent lifeboat launches from Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

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Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Launch time

7.28pm 12 August 2026

Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Launch time

8.04pm 12 July 2026

Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.59pm 9 July 2026

Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Launch time

7.11am 2 July 2026

Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Launch time

12.29pm 27 June 2026

Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Launch time

9.59pm 26 June 2026

Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Launch time

6.29pm 14 June 2026

Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Launch time

5.44pm 25 May 2026

Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Launch time

10.16am 15 November 2025

News and media from Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Night time recovery at low tide for Lough Swilly RNLI's Atlantic 85 Davdot
Article Lifeboats
Lough Swilly RNLI brings two people to safety during consecutive call outs
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Lough Swilly RNLI's Shannon class lifeboat at sea
Article Sea safety
Water Safety Ireland, Irish Coast Guard and RNLI urge water safety vigilance
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From left to right, Lough Swilly RNLI crew members. Stephen Doherty, Emmett Johnston, Barry Johnson and Sean Ginnelly, Coastal Lifeboat Trainer.
Article Lifeboats
Busy week at Lough Swilly RNLI with four call outs
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Eamonn Mahon in all-weather lifeboat gear
Article Lifeboats
Lough Swilly RNLI Coxswain retires after 30 years of voluntary service
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