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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

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
11.48am 24 June 2025
5.14pm 21 June 2025
5.11pm 19 June 2025
4.15pm 19 June 2025
10.52pm 18 June 2025
10.28pm 14 June 2025
6.58pm 10 June 2025
1.21pm 31 May 2025

Today's weather

25°C Rain
Min: 14°C Max: 25°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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