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Skerries Lifeboat Station

Skerries Lifeboat Station

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Celebrating 100 years as a lifeboat station, Skerries has been operating as an inshore lifeboat station for over 40 years. Launching from the thriving fishing town, the B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat provides cover for part of the east coast of Ireland.

Skerries Lifeboat Station

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

Skerries Lifeboat Station
Harbour Road
Co. Dublin

Station phone number

018491126

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

By appointment only

Visitor contact

Name: Stuart Dalziel
Email: [email protected]

Retail/fundraising contact

Skerries Lifeboat Station operates a pop-up shop at the weekend, at various festivals or regattas throughout Fingal/North Dublin, and during the festive period. For more information, or volunteering opportunities contact the retail team  or visit volunteering opportunities and search for Skerries.

Email: [email protected]

Organising an event in support of your local lifeboat?

We offer a range of resources to support events held in aid of the RNLI, including safety guidance for swims and winter dips, as well as materials for other fundraising activities. For more information, visit How to Raise Money for the RNLI. Please register your event in advance. If you require banners, flags, collection buckets or contactless donation devices, the Skerries team will be happy to help.

WhatsApp: 085 209 879

Email [email protected]

Arrange a visit to your venue

Each year, we help thousands of children learn essential water safety skills. To arrange a visit for your group, school, troop, pack or club, please use the RNLI Educational Visits booking page. If you are organising a fair, regatta or festival, you can also invite us to attend and help promote support for your local lifeboat.

WhatsApp: 085 209 879

Email [email protected]

News and media from Skerries Lifeboat Station

Skerries RNLI Atlantic 85 Louis Simson
Article Lifeboat rescues
Busy weekend for Skerries RNLI volunteers
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Skerries RNLI standing by as a volunteer crew assists in recovering the anchor
Article Lifeboats
Early morning call out for Skerries RNLI
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Article Lifeboat rescues
Back to back call outs for Skerries RNLI
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Skerries RNLI Approaching the Dinghy
Article Lifeboat rescues
Skerries RNLI rescue two women blown out to sea in inflatable dinghy
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Check out our volunteering vacancies