RNLI Bundoran Lifeboat Station

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RNLI Bundoran Lifeboat Station This is the official page for Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Station - the charity that saves lives at sea! Sligo to Rathlin O Birne Island in Co. Donegal. Mayo.

Our crew are totally voluntary and rely on your generous donations to keep the service running. The Bundoran Lifeboat is the primary response RNLI Lifeboat responsible for the whole Donegal Bay east of a line from Stredagh Strand in Co. Indeed prior to the establishment of Sligo Bay Lifeboat in 1998 the Bundoran boat attended incidents as far away as Killala, Co. Should the Bundoran crew require assistance, flank Lifeboat stations include Sligo Bay Lifeboat, Aranmore all-weather lifeboat and Ballyglass ALB near Belmullet in Co. In addition Bundoran Crew have good working relationships with the Irish Coastguard Helicopter based in Sligo and the Irish Coastguard Unit based in Killybegs. The Bundoran crew number approximately thirty personal. These individuals are all volunteers and fill a variety of posts in the station including a Lifeboat Operations Manager, three Deputy Launching Authorities (DLAs), a Lifeboat Medical Officer, (LMO), two Mechanics, a Lifeboat Administrative Officer (LAO), a Head Helmsman, a Lifeboat Training Coordinator (LTC),a Lifeboat Press Officer (LPO), Tractor Drivers, Lifeboat Helmsmen, Lifeboat Crew, two Chaplains, probationers, radio operators and shore crew. In addition the station has a separate station fundraising committee. While the majority of Bundoran personnel and fundraising committee come from a non-maritime background they bring a wide range of experience and skills to the RNLI from their civilian jobs. A broad range of occupations are represented. These include the building industry, quantity surveying, boat charter, company directors, fishermen, Gardaí, accountancy, mechanics, Defence Forces members, Fisheries Officers, Customs, broadcasting, Ambulance Service personnel, carpenters, farmers, teachers, veterinary, third level students and the legal profession.

Shining a light on our local supporters! As a lifeboat station, we are incredibly lucky to have such amazing support fro...
26/10/2026

Shining a light on our local supporters!

As a lifeboat station, we are incredibly lucky to have such amazing support from our local community. From generous donations to the many acts of kindness behind the scenes, every bit of support makes a difference.

We wanted to take a moment to recognise our neighbours at ECAS (Emergency Call Answering Service) in Ballyshannon, who are wonderful supporters of Bundoran RNLI.

ECAS regularly supports our annual open day by joining us with their own stand, helping us engage with the local community and raise awareness of the important work they do.

In addition to that over two years the staff made donations to the RNLI which totalled up to an amazing €2267.04 💙

We are so grateful to have local businesses like ECAS behind us. Community support plays such an important role in helping our volunteer crew carry out their lifesaving work.

Thank you, ECAS, for your continued support and for being such a great neighbouring service! Protecting our communities together 💙

🌊STAY BACK, STAY HIGH, STAY DRY.
25/10/2026

🌊STAY BACK, STAY HIGH, STAY DRY.

As stormy weather continues to hit the coast, we’re reminding everyone to take extra care around the sea. We have moved ...
24/10/2026

As stormy weather continues to hit the coast, we’re reminding everyone to take extra care around the sea. We have moved from 1 storm to another and we are urging everyone to take care at the coast

The Atlantic can be spectacular in wild weather, but powerful waves, unexpected surges and strong currents can make coastal areas extremely dangerous, even for experienced walkers and swimmers.

⚠️ Please remember:
🌊 Keep a safe distance from the water’s edge.
🌊 Never turn your back on the sea.
🌊 Stay away from exposed rocks, piers and harbour walls.

Our volunteer crew are always ready to respond when called upon, but we want everyone to stay safe and enjoy our beautiful coastline from a safe distance.

📞 If you see someone in trouble in the water, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.

𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗕𝗢𝗘𝗟𝗢: 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧. ➡️ Met Éireann have issued warnings for Donegal and the No...
24/10/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗕𝗢𝗘𝗟𝗢: 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧.
➡️ Met Éireann have issued warnings for Donegal and the North West coast, Saturday 24 Oct.
⚠️ 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬.
🌊STAY BACK, STAY HIGH, STAY DRY.

𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗔 (𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀):
🟧Status Orange - Marine Storm warning from Erris Head to Bloody Foreland (incl. Donegal Bay), to Belfast Lough. West to northwest winds will reach storm force 10 at times.
Valid: 18:00 Saturday 24/10/2026 to 10:00 Sunday 25/10/2026

🟥 Status Red - Marine Violent Storm warning from Rossan Point to Bloody Foreland to Fair Head. Westerly winds will reach violent storm force 11 at times.
Valid: 19:00 Saturday 24/10/2026 to 06:00 Sunday 25/10/2026

⚠️ This situation is developing and warnings may change at short notice. Please check the latest warnings and map here: https://www.met.ie/warnings

𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗:
🟧Status Orange wind warning for Donegal, 14:00 Saturday to 09:00 Sunday. Gale force westerly winds with severe and damaging gusts. A Yellow wind warning remains in place for Donegal until 15:00 Sunday. Possible impacts: dangerous conditions at sea, possible coastal flooding, fallen trees, power outages and very difficult travel.

📞If you see someone or a vessel in difficulty, phone 999 or 112 and ask for the Irish Coast Guard
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
Met Éireann, An Garda Síochána Donegal, Irish Coast Guard, Donegal County Council

Image: Met Éireann, Saturday 24 Oct 2026 (as of 1400Hrs).

🌊 Ever seen our tractor take a dip? 👀With the wild weather hitting Bundoran this evening, here’s a little behind-the-sce...
20/10/2026

🌊 Ever seen our tractor take a dip? 👀

With the wild weather hitting Bundoran this evening, here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at our Bendy Tractor in action!

You might be surprised to learn that our specially designed launch and recovery tractor can operate in the water as part of its job supporting our lifeboat operations. 🚜🌊

And at the wheel this evening? One of our fantastic volunteers, Jules! 💪

Whatever the weather, our volunteers train to work in challenging conditions to help keep our lifeboat ready to launch when needed.

Stay safe along the coast, especially during rough seas. The ocean is powerful, and conditions can change quickly.

Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat, B-834, 'William Henry Liddington' launching this evening from Pier on a night training exercis...
13/10/2026

Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat, B-834, 'William Henry Liddington' launching this evening from Pier on a night training exercise to Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo.

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Screengrab courtesy of MarineTraffic.

🌬️ If you can see it, hear it or feel it, it's too windy to paddle. Many paddleboarders get caught out by offshore wind...
05/10/2026

🌬️ If you can see it, hear it or feel it, it's too windy to paddle.

Many paddleboarders get caught out by offshore winds because the water can appear calm and inviting. But looks can be deceiving.

A Force 4 wind (20 km/h or 13 mph) can push a paddleboarder around one mile offshore in just 30 minutes.

That's why we encourage:

🚪 Force 4 or more, close the door. Or simply remember: 🍀 13 mph = unlucky for paddleboarding ✅ 20 km/h = plenty of wind to stay ashore

Before heading out, check the forecast, look around and ask:

💨 Dust or rubbish blowing?
🌳 Small branches moving?
🌊 White horses forming?
👂 Wind gusts easy to hear?
👕 Wind moving your clothing or board?

If the answer is yes, think twice before launching.

🏄‍♂️ The safest paddle is the one where you return safely.

Yesterday we had our end of summer crew get together. A big thank you to The Rusty Axe for having us, it was such a bit ...
27/09/2026

Yesterday we had our end of summer crew get together. A big thank you to The Rusty Axe for having us, it was such a bit of crack, brilliant to have this activity on our doorsteps 💙

Our lifesaving work wouldn't be possible without our selfless and dedicated volunteers. If you would like to nominate a ...
23/09/2026

Our lifesaving work wouldn't be possible without our selfless and dedicated volunteers. If you would like to nominate a RNLI volunteer who deserves an award, you can nominate them on the Volunteer Ireland website here:
www.volunteer.ie/nominate

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Boat Quay
Bundoran
DONEGAL

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+353872830667

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