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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.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

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
7.27am 2 August 2024
9.26pm 24 July 2024
3.49pm 29 June 2024
3.42pm 29 June 2024
2.45pm 28 June 2024
2.43pm 28 June 2024
10.49pm 26 June 2024
4.20pm 24 June 2024
10.23am 13 June 2024
9.23pm 3 June 2024
4.37pm 27 May 2024
3.16pm 27 May 2024
8.31am 20 May 2024
7.40am 19 May 2024

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 12°C Max: 14°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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News and media from Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station

Article People
Phil Coulter tells how a family tragedy led to an RNLI anthem
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Brian Fowley and Chris Fox of Bundoran RNLI standing at the pier in Bundoran in the lifeboat crew kit.
Article Fundraising
Donegal RNLI lifeboat crews to complete Mayday mile on Errigal
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Article People
RNLI calls on new volunteers to join its fundraising crew in Donegal
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