RNLI lifeboats in Ireland protect hundreds of communities through our 24-hour search and rescue service. They rely on the safest, most reliable lifeboats and modern stations to launch from. Irelands unrivalled coasts and inland waters are valued by local communities and visitors alike, with millions travelling to enjoy them, and work on them each year. But the water remains an unpredictable environment that can catch people out. People will always need our help and we will always be there to answer that call. 

Keeping our All Weather Trent Class Lifeboat and our D Class inshore lifeboat maintained, fuelled and ever ready to go to the rescue is expensive and we rely entirely on voluntary donations to ensure this service is maintained. Add to that crew training and kit, and the euros start to add up. It costs an average of €165,000 to run lifeboat stations in Ireland but recently, with the implications of Covid-19, we have not been able to fundraise as normal to keep our lifeboats afloat.

We rely on donations from you the public to continue saving lives at sea - your donation to this page will help support Howth Lifeboats. 

Thank you for your support.