RNLI, Galway Lifeboat Station

31/05/2026

See the Divers on pre-World Ocean Day -- Sunday the 7th of June🌊Competition Time
We are so grateful to UG ATUG SubAqua Club for their efforts on raising much needed funds for the RNLI.
We are giving away a family pass to see the divers and all you need to do is 'tell us who you would bring'.
Best of luck all, and its for 2 Adults and 2 Children.
RNLI, Galway Lifeboat Station
UG ATUG SubAqua Club

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19/05/2026

With the end of school term fast approaching, the RNLI’s Water Safety team is running free one hour water safety webinars for post-primary schools ahead of the summer holidays.

Choose from one of four options:
10am on Wednesday 20 May
10am on Thursday 21 May
10am on Wednesday 27 May or
10am on Thursday, 28 May.

Select your preferred date on www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-rnli-water-safety-webinar-for-secondary-schools-tickets-1983530526199 to receive your Microsoft Teams link. If you are having problems booking or want alternative times and dates, please contact [email protected]

What will be covered:
• Top Tips – how to swim, paddleboard and enjoy water sports safely
• Float to Live – the five simple steps to stay afloat if you fall into the water unexpectedly and survive Cold Water Shock
• Understand the Risks – rip currents, tides, offshore winds, and beach safety flags
• Calling for Help – who to call (999 or 112) and what information to give
• Live Q&A with RNLI experts including serving lifeboat crew.

Join the RNLI Water Safety team for a free 60-minute session on essential lifesaving skills to keep secondary school students safe.

18/05/2026

Celebrating National Volunteering Week 2026 and 30 years of Galway RNLI volunteer crew!

Without our thousands of volunteers, the RNLI would be unable to save lives at sea. From lifeboat and shore crews to fundraisers and water safety volunteers, every single volunteer role helps the RNLI to continue its lifesaving work.

Thank you to all the Galway RNLI volunteers past and present...


If you wish you can donate her https://tinyurl.com/5n7n49xy

14/05/2026

Busy evening of training... navigation and emergency procedures for the crew out on the water, followed by demonstration of kite surfing and wing foiling equipment by Paddy Intheelements British Kitesports Association. Really beneficial for crew and we really appreciate the time Paddy spent with us in the station this evening.

14/05/2026

Raising funds for Galway Lifeboat, Atlantic Masters annual swim will take place on the 27th of June 2026.

https://atlanticmasters.ie/product/atlantic-masters-club-swim-2026/ We are live! Our Annual swim is on the 27th of June 2026. The 2.7 looped course starts from Traught beach, and we’ll have the customary soup and cake feast for all swimmers/volunteers after.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!

12/05/2026

Calling all cyclists... Lough Derg RNLI is running their Lap the Lake charity cycle on Saturday, 16 May.

Details about the event and how to register are here on the RNLI Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../rnli-lough-derg-charity...

The 120km or 65km cycle circuits Lough Derg on the River Shannon. The longer route will take you on a full circuit of Lough Derg giving participants the chance to cycle through three counties, Tipperary, Clare and Galway. The shorter route will take you just beyond Killaloe to a turnaround point at Killaloe Sailing Club.

The event will start and finish at Lough Derg Yacht Club, Dromineer, Co. Tipperary E45 NY60

09/05/2026

Crew fitness is important to be able to withstand some of the weather and sea conditions that we face off the west coast of Ireland and having access to a gym is really beneficial. Huge thank you to The Warehouse Gym!!

07/05/2026

Summer training at last 😎

At sea training this evening covered navigation, search patterns and mooring/berthing. Each week the training and exercises selected enable our crew to build and maintain their knowledge and skills.

Lifeboat crew training, turning our volunteers into lifesavers...

07/05/2026

From all of us at Galway Lifeboat Station we extend our heartfelt condolences to our fellow search and rescue colleagues at Marine Rescue NSW, following the tragic incident in Ballina, Australia.

The loss of their two volunteers is felt on a global scale and is a sobering reminder of the immense danger search and rescue volunteers face every day at sea. We recognise the profound impact tragedies like this have on families, crews and communities. Our thoughts are with them all.

We honour the courage, commitment and selflessness of those involved, and of everyone who dedicates their lives to saving lives at sea. They will not be forgotten. Fair winds and following seas 💙

05/05/2026

After 23 years as a volunteer with Galway RNLI, Olivia set out to sea for the last time on the lifeboat this weekend.

‘Thinking back over the hundreds of hours I’ve spent at sea on rescues, it is the people that I remember. All those people who we saved and the families whose loved ones we brought home. It has been a privilege for me to be part of Galway RNLI and to serve on the boat with the crews over the past 23 years.’

Thank you Olivia for being an amazing part of our crew and for your commitment to Galway Lifeboat.
https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2026/may/05/final-day-on-the-lifeboat-for-galway-rnli-crew-member