RNLI, Galway Lifeboat Station

03/10/2026

🌬️ 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.

20/09/2026

Delighted to welcome the Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Josie Forde to the lifeboat station this afternoon.

This year we are celebrating 30 years of Galway RNLI which made today’s open day extra special.
Galway City Council

20/09/2026

Huge thank you to everyone who came down to our open day today to meet the crew and watch the lifeboat launch.

Thank you also to the Galway Docklands Festival organisers Galway Ho**er Sailing Club and Galway Bay Boat Tours and to whoever put out the Child of Prague!

20/09/2026

It's Open Day today as part of Galway Docklands Festival!

The Children's Art Competition entries have been amazing again this year and the boathouse has been transformed into an Art gallery.

We'll be launching the lifeboat at 12pm and again at 2pm.

The Water Safety Team are here with tons of advice and we have a pop-up shop.

18/09/2026

🦺🚤Water Safety Team at the Lifeboat Open Day!🦺🚤

We are delighted to have the RNLI’s Water Safety team joining us at the open day on Sunday.

Come along to meet the team from 11am to 4pm and:
✅ Get expert water safety advice ✅ Learn how to stay safe in and around the water ✅ Pick up free safety resources ✅ Bring your lifejacket and learn how to check and maintain it ✅ Learn how you could become a water safety volunteer.

Whether you're a regular water user or simply enjoy days by the coast, our team will be on hand to help you learn how to keep you and your family safe. We look forward to seeing you there!

17/09/2026

Getting ready for our open day on Sunday!

As part of the Galway Docklands Festival we are holding our annual open day on Sunday 20 September.

Come visit the station, meet the crew, watch the lifeboat being launched and view the children’s art competition entries. We will also have a pop-up shop and advice from our RNLI Water Safety Team.

Lots of other activities happening around the Docks as part of the festival organised by the Galway Ho**er Sailing Club and Galway Bay Boat Tours. Fun for all the family from 11am to 4pm.

15/09/2026

For anyone interested in our Art Competition the link below has some colouring sheets for our younger entrants 🖌

Discover the world of the RNLI and explore how to stay safe near the water with our free posters, activity sheets and line drawings to colour in.

13/09/2026

Open Day, Sunday 20th September: As part of Galway Docklands Festival we will host our annual Open Day at Galway Lifeboat Station. This day gives the public the opportunity to see the work of the 24/7/365. We'll have station visits, meet the crew, boat launch, art display, pop-up shop and our RNLI Water Safety Team.

There will be other great events happening around the Docks (see poster below), come along and join in the fun!!

10/09/2026

Attention all schools! Our Open Day will take place on Sunday 20th September as part of Galway Docklands Festival and we're inviting all Primary Schools to take part in our annual Art Competition.

Poster/information below.

We'd be grateful for a share with this


Galway Ho**er Sailing Club

04/09/2026