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Kilrush Lifeboat Station

Kilrush Lifeboat Station

Kilrush Lifeboat Station was established in 1995 to provide additional cover on the west coast of Ireland. It’s located on the River Shannon and operates a B class inshore lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

6.53pm 4 October 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Kilrush Lifeboat Station

6.53pm 4 October 2025
6.47pm 4 October 2025
9.23am 7 September 2025
4.24pm 6 September 2025
12.09am 15 August 2025
4.15pm 26 July 2025
12.40pm 15 July 2025
1.41pm 5 May 2025
6.02pm 16 February 2025
6.02pm 16 February 2025
12.48pm 26 July 2024
2.32pm 7 July 2024
2.30pm 7 July 2024
2.30pm 7 July 2024
9.27pm 26 June 2024
12.35pm 11 May 2024
12.27am 26 April 2024
5.37pm 17 November 2023
8.37am 10 November 2023
9.56pm 20 September 2023

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 11°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Kilrush Lifeboat Station
Cappa
Kilrush
Co. Clare

Station phone number

065 9052624

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access

Visiting times

By appointment only

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News and media from Kilrush Lifeboat Station

Article Rescue
Kilrush RNLI involved in multi-agency search in Shannon Estuary
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Article Rescue
Kilrush RNLI rescues two people and their dog from rising tide
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Article Sea safety
Kilrush RNLI saves two lives after sailing dinghy capsizes
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Kilrush RNLI's Charlie Glynn after he joined as a crew member
Article People
Kilrush RNLI lifesavers prepare to answer the call this Christmas
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