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Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Lough Swilly operates both an inshore and an all-weather lifeboat. Situated on the Inishowen peninsula the lifeboats provide cover for a variety of commercial and leisure marine activities.
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Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

8.52pm 17 August 2025
3.57pm 17 August 2025
3.37pm 1 August 2025
8.08am 23 July 2025
7.20pm 16 July 2025
3.54pm 13 July 2025
9.42pm 10 July 2025
10.00pm 8 July 2025
1.23pm 29 June 2025
12.25pm 25 June 2025
3.28pm 27 May 2025
9.46pm 16 May 2025
3.05pm 26 December 2024
3.32pm 5 October 2024
10.13am 4 October 2024
3.17pm 3 October 2024
2.26pm 25 September 2024
7.50pm 18 September 2024
7.05pm 11 September 2024
9.26pm 10 August 2024

Today's weather

21°C Cloudy
Min: 14°C Max: 21°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station
Ned's Point
Buncrana
Co. Donegal
F93 F6X0

Our Inshore lifeboat (ILB) is housed at Ned's Point. Our All-weather lifeboat (ALB) is moored at the pier off the Swilly Road in Buncrana.

Station phone number

074 936 1710

Accessibility

Parking, disabled parking, disabled access

Visiting times

By appointment only

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