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RNLI Arklow Lifeboat Station

Arklow Lifeboat Station

Established in 1826, Arklow was the first RNLI lifeboat station founded in Ireland. Based at South Quay, the station currently operates an all-weather Trent class lifeboat, Ger Tigchelaar, which has been on station since 1997.
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Latest lifeboat launch

9.14pm 26 June 2025

Recent lifeboat launches from Arklow Lifeboat Station

9.14pm 26 June 2025
11.56am 23 June 2025
11.27am 27 May 2025
1.31am 24 May 2025
10.59pm 30 January 2025
12.20am 1 January 2025
2.23pm 3 November 2024
2.23pm 3 November 2024
11.27am 12 August 2024
6.24am 2 April 2024
12.47pm 21 March 2024
11.00am 11 February 2024
3.37pm 11 January 2024
1.29am 4 December 2023
6.15am 9 October 2023
11.05am 8 October 2023
12.25pm 21 August 2023
5.29pm 9 August 2023
6.36am 8 June 2023
5.37pm 7 June 2023

Today's weather

16°C Rain
Min: 11°C Max: 16°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Arklow Lifeboat Station
South Quay
Arklow
Co Wicklow
Y14 HW11

Station phone number

0402 32850

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access

Visiting times

Visits can be arranged by appointment.

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Arklow RNLI volunteers need your help

The lifesavers need a new all-weather lifeboat to reach people in danger more quickly and easily. Will you donate and help them raise €200,000 towards the cost?
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