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Volunteers Saving Lives At Sea Our mission is to save lives at sea, our goal is to stop drowning.

We do this through water safety education, operating search and rescue lifeboats and operating beach lifeguards.

11/10/2026

🎃🧡 Our friends at Orchardstown Garden Centre have a fantastic selection of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes, along with lots of lovely gourds too! 🍂🎃

Every cent raised from their sale will go to the RNLI, helping to support our volunteer service.

A huge thank you to everyone at Orchardstown Garden Centre for their continued kindness and generosity. We're so lucky to have such great support from our local community!

If you're picking up a pumpkin this autumn, please pop in, have a look at the fabulous range and support a great cause while you're at it! 🎃

04/10/2026

A big thank you to everyone who watched this week and a big thanks for all the supportive messages, comments and shares since.

The response has meant a lot to everyone at the station!

It was great to see and our station featured, and to represent those who have volunteered here over the years.

Thanks for watching and, as always, for supporting Tramore Lifeboat RNLI.

If you missed it, there’s another chance to watch tonight at 11.50pm on BBC Two. If you are in the UK you can catch up anytime on BBC iPlayer. 📺

30/09/2026

A little reminder that Tramore Lifeboat RNLI will make its first appearance on ’s Saving Lives at Sea tonight.

We’re one of a number of RNLI stations featured in the programme, with our crew responding to an early-morning call. We hope it gives you a glimpse of what happens when the pager sounds.

And while the cameras follow our lifeboat crew out to sea, every shout is a team effort! Our shore crew answer the pager too, helping to get the lifeboat launched promptly and safely recovered when the lifeboat returns.

📺 Saving Lives at Sea
⏰ 8pm
📍 BBC Two

Newtown & Guillamene Swimming Club

25/09/2026

We’re looking forward to seeing Tramore Lifeboat RNLI feature for the first time on 2's "Saving Lives at Sea" next Wednesday at 8pm.

The programme follows our volunteer crew as they respond to an early-morning pager alert, alongside rescues involving other RNLI stations around Ireland and the UK.

It’s a lovely opportunity to see and our lifeboat station on the programme, and a testament to the generations of volunteers, fundraisers and supporters who have been part of the station over the years.

We hope you’ll tune in.

📺 Saving Lives at Sea

📅 Wednesday 30 September

⏰ 8pm

📍 BBC Two

21/09/2026

Tramore RNLI rescued two people and a dog this afternoon (Monday, 21 September) when their 18 foot fishing boat broke down in Tramore Bay.

The volunteer crew launched their inshore lifeboat at 4.50pm following a request from the Irish Coast Guard’s Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC).

At the time, sea fog had reduced visibility across the bay, while a south westerly Force 3 wind was gusting to Force 5. Although the boat’s anchor was deployed, it could not safely hold the vessel clear of Tramore beach. Without engine power, the boat remained at risk of dragging anchor and washing ashore, potentially endangering other water users.

The lifeboat helmed by Fergal McGrath and with crew members Will Palmer and Nóirín Phelan onboard found the two onboard and the dog to be safe, well and wearing lifejackets.

However following a risk assessment, and with the vessel unable to make any safe onward progress and with it presenting a hazard to other users, a decision was made that the safest course of action was to tow the boat safely to Tramore Pier.

Speaking following the call out, Tramore RNLI Helm Fergal McGrath said: 'We would like to commend the two onboard for wearing lifejackets and for calling for help when they needed it.

'We would encourage anyone heading out on the water to do the same and to carry a reliable means of calling for assistance. If you get into difficulty, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.'

Photo : RNLI / James Moynihan

16/09/2026

Save the date!

After a very disappointing cancellation of Waterford Truck Show in 2026, we are absolutely delighted to announce that the Truck Show is back in 2027 at our amazing location with an even bigger and better show!

Waterford Truck Show has been a huge supporter of our local lifeboat stations and we are immensely grateful for their ongoing support.

Save the date, May 8th and 9th 2027. Don’t miss out on one of Ireland’s leading truckers weekends!

11/09/2026

Looking for a new volunteer challenge in Tramore?

Do you have a passion for water safety and a desire to lead positive change in and around our coast?

We are seeking a Volunteer Water Safety Officer
to coordinate and lead local water safety activity,
ti develop targeted interventions for at-risk groups,
and work alongside volunteers to help prevent drowning incidents along our coastal and inland water environments.

✅ Lead and support a team of Water Safety Advisers
✅ Help shape local water safety plans
✅ Gain valuable leadership and planning experience
✅ Flexible volunteering with full training provided

Join us and help save lives through drowning prevention.

Find out more and apply here
https://volunteering.rnli.org/vacancy/water-safety-officer-tramore-618292.html

19/08/2026

Thanks to the committee and all our friends at Newtown & Guillamene Swimming Club for their recent donation in support of Tramore Lifeboat RNLI.

05/08/2026

Tramore Lifeboat RNLI launched this morning (Wednesday, 5 August) at the request of the Irish Coast Guard after lifeguards on Tramore beach reported a person in difficulty on the Doneraile cliffs close to high tide.

Helm Fergal McGrath, along with crew members Conor McCarthy, Nóirín Phelan and Will Palmer, made best speed to the scene on Tramore's D class lifeboat. On arrival, they were joined by a lifeguard from Tramore Beach, who had paddled out to the scene.

The crew found the casualty had climbed half way up the cliffs avoiding the incoming tide. Carefully manoeuvring the lifeboat alongside the rocks, the crew assisted the casualty safely aboard before returning to Tramore Pier. The casualty had sustained minor injuries.

Speaking after the callout, Tramore RNLI helm Fergal McGrath thanked the person who informed the lifeguards. He also praised the lifeguards for raising the alarm so quickly. “Everyone worked well together and, thankfully, the casualty was brought safely ashore. A rising tide and unstable cliffs can quickly catch people out, particularly if they're unfamiliar with the area. Whether you're here in Tramore or anywhere else along the coast, keep an eye on the tide, stay well back from cliff edges and, if something doesn't look right, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard."

The lifeboat returned to station where it was recovered by our dedicated volunteer shore crew and washed down and prepared for service.

Water Safety Ireland Waterford
Water Safety Ireland
Waterford City and County Council

31/07/2026

Today is International Lifeguard Appreciation day! We are fortunate to have many lifeguarded beaches along the beautiful Waterford Coastline. Please swim at lifeguarded beaches.

Tramore Lifeboat RNLI, Tramore Sea Rescue Association and Water Safety Ireland Waterford are proud to have a long history of partnership working together to help save lives at sea.

Special shout out today from Tramore crew to all to all our lifeguards!

Thanks for all you do in keeping our beaches safe.

Address

The Pier, Co. Waterford
Tramore
X91TP28

Website

https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/tramore-lifeboat-station

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