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Aerial view of RNLI Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

For 175 years, the Aran Islands Lifeboat Station has covered the dramatic, rocky wilderness facing outwards to the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly known as Galway Bay until 1995, the lifeboat crews have been presented with over 20 awards for gallantry.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Aran Islands Lifeboat Station

4.34pm 15 August 2025
3.43pm 12 August 2025
3.43pm 12 August 2025
12.28pm 12 August 2025
12.28pm 12 August 2025
6.11pm 8 August 2025
1.37pm 7 August 2025
8.03pm 5 August 2025
9.32pm 3 August 2025
10.08pm 2 August 2025
9.49am 31 July 2025
5.14pm 24 July 2025
5.13pm 24 July 2025
5.13pm 24 July 2025
11.50am 23 July 2025
1.02pm 19 July 2025
5.08pm 18 July 2025
5.30am 15 July 2025
1.26pm 13 July 2025
11.22am 13 July 2025

Today's weather

19°C Cloudy
Min: 14°C Max: 19°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Aran Islands Lifeboat Station
Kilronan
Co Galway

Station phone number

099 61166

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, and disabled access  

Shop hours

By appointment only

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