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Howth Lifeboat Station

Howth Lifeboat Station

For nearly 190 years an all-weather lifeboat has launched into Dublin Bay from Howth and the crews have been honoured with 20 awards for gallantry. Today the station operates both a Trent class lifeboat and an inshore D class lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Howth Lifeboat Station

6.51pm 13 May 2025
1.10pm 11 May 2025
9.47pm 1 May 2025
10.31pm 26 April 2025
10.17pm 26 April 2025
10.51pm 15 April 2025
7.51pm 10 April 2025
7.50pm 10 April 2025
7.09pm 10 April 2025
3.35pm 10 April 2025
3.51pm 27 March 2025
4.57pm 22 March 2025
10.22am 16 March 2025
2.58pm 9 March 2025
11.13am 1 March 2025
4.46pm 23 February 2025
7.59am 8 February 2025
9.45pm 26 January 2025
1.11pm 20 January 2025
1.04pm 20 January 2025

Today's weather

16°C Sunshine
Min: 7°C Max: 16°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Howth Lifeboat Station
Howth Harbour
Middle Pier
Co. Dublin

Station phone number

018 393 311

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access

Visiting times

Generally 10am–4pm daily

Visitor contact

Ian Sheridan - appointment only

Visitor contact phone number

018 393 311

News and media from Howth Lifeboat Station

Five RNLI crew members pictured on board the All Weather lifeboat, Anna Livia
Article People
Five new fully fledged lifeboat crew at Dún Laoghaire RNLI
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RNLI inshore lifeboat being winched up the slipway into the boathouse at Howth Lifeboat Station
Article Sea safety
Howth RNLI launch at night to rescue two on board broken down powerboat
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Howth All-Weather Lifeboat in Dublin Bay with the Poolbeg chimneys visible in the background.
Article Lifeboats
Howth RNLI crew rescue lone sailor in the Irish Sea
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