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Galway Lifeboat station

Galway Lifeboat Station

Established in 1997 due to an increasing number of search and rescue incidents, Galway Lifeboat Station lies at the mouth of the River Corrib. The station houses a B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Galway Lifeboat Station

6.35am 30 June 2025
3.44pm 19 June 2025
3.01am 7 June 2025
9.16pm 30 May 2025
6.08pm 27 May 2025
5.21pm 25 May 2025
10.47pm 18 May 2025
1.48am 11 May 2025
7.08am 17 March 2025
6.01pm 7 March 2025
4.31pm 11 February 2025
9.24pm 12 December 2024
3.47pm 22 November 2024
9.55am 12 November 2024
6.20pm 11 November 2024
9.12am 24 October 2024
4.12pm 20 September 2024
4.49pm 19 September 2024
9.30am 9 September 2024
3.24pm 8 September 2024

Today's weather

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

Station address

Galway Lifeboat Station
Port of Galway
New Docks
Galway

Station phone number

091 567755

Accessibility

Parking

Visiting times

On request

Visitor contact

Mike Swan

Visitor contact phone number

08724 18970

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News and media from Galway Lifeboat Station

Inshore lifeboat with four crew on board on calm water on a sunny day
Article Rescue
Galway RNLI rescue off Mutton Island
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Two crew visible on the lifeboat on the water with a dinghy alongside coming in to dock. One crew member is on the pontoon securing the dinghy.
Article Rescue
Galway RNLI rescue two sailors in difficulty near Hare Island
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