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RNLI Union Hall Lifeboat Station

Union Hall Lifeboat Station

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Set in picturesque Glandore Harbour, Union Hall is our newest lifeboat station in Ireland. The station has been in operation since 2014 and operates a B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat, Christine and Raymond Fielding.

Union Hall Lifeboat Station

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

Union Hall Lifeboat Station
Keelbeg Pier
Union Hall
Co Cork

Station phone number

028 33880

086 059 2323 (Lifeboat Operations Manager)

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking

Visiting times

Visits are subject to volunteer availability and may be arranged by appointment. 

Shop hours

Flexible - please call before visiting to confirm opening times.

Shop phone number

086 320 2073

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News and media from Union Hall Lifeboat Station


<p>Photo from Left: Kieran &quot;Collie&quot; O'Connell Dun Laoighaire RNLI, David &quot;Scotty&quot; Dixon, National Ambulance Service Honour with Lochlann, Guard, Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr Daryl Barron, Darryl Coen, National Ambulance Service and Chair of National Services Day with Murlough and Lorraine Galvin, Wexford RNLI. </p>
Article People
RNLI to take part in National Services Day celebrations across Ireland
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Union Hall RNLI
Article People
Union Hall RNLI comes to the aid of two sailors off Glandore Harbour
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Father and daughter Aodh and Muireann O’Donnell from Union Hall RNLI in lifeboat kit standing in front of lifeboat
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New Union Hall RNLI crew member among Cork lifesavers on call this Christmas
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Lifeboat leaving Union Hall pier.
Article Sea safety
Union Hall RNLI launches to report of an overdue swimmer at Squince beach
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