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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

10.22pm 20 September 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Howth Lifeboat Station

10.22pm 20 September 2025
10.48pm 18 September 2025
11.24am 5 September 2025
1.13pm 1 September 2025
1.31pm 31 August 2025
1.11pm 18 August 2025
3.15am 14 August 2025
4.26pm 13 August 2025
10.46am 4 August 2025
6.32pm 2 August 2025
3.19pm 26 July 2025
2.32pm 25 July 2025
1.58pm 20 July 2025
7.38pm 17 July 2025
7.20pm 17 July 2025
8.17pm 13 July 2025
9.50pm 11 July 2025
12.20pm 11 July 2025
8.48pm 2 July 2025
6.47pm 25 June 2025

Today's weather

13°C Rain
Min: 8°C Max: 13°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

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News and media from Howth Lifeboat Station

Endurance runner Vini Cardoso on board the Howth All-Weather Lifeboat with the volunteer crew of Howth RNLI after he returned to Howth completing his 6 week coastal running challenge.
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Howth RNLI welcomes home endurance runner after epic 6-week coastal challenge
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The multi-agency response on scene with the various assets and personnel
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Howth RNLI assists in cliff fall rescue at Howth Head
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Vini Cardoso together with volunteer lifeboat crew at Howth RNLI, as he sets off on his 2,200km run around Ireland in support of the RNLI.
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Long distance athlete Vini sets off from Howth RNLI to run the coast of Ireland
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Three volunteer crew members of Howth RNLI are pictured moving on the deck of the All-Weather Lifeboat. Two other crew are visible in the background. All three are conducting a towing exercise.
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Howth RNLI Looking for Local Volunteers to Join Lifeboat Crew
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