The RNLI in Ireland is made up of 1,500 crewmembers, shore helpers and station management, most of which are volunteers. People from all walks of life help the RNLI to save lives at sea. Thousands of volunteers and staff give their time, skill and commitment free.

Last year RNLI lifeboats rescued almost 8,000 people, an average of 21 people a day.

Ireland is covered by 43 lifeboat stations throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic, including inland stations at Enniskillen and Lough Derg. The fundraising regional office, based in Swords, covers fundraising activities for the whole of Ireland.

The coastline we regularly us as divers are served by RNLI Lifeboats in Skerries, Howth, Dun Laoghaire, Wicklow, Arklow, Courtown, Wexford, Rosslare Harbour, Kilmore Quay, Feathard, Dunmore East, Tramore, Helvick Head.

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the Ireland and the UK. The RNLI operates over 230 lifeboat stations with 43 in Ireland. The RNLI is independent of the Coast Guard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824 its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 137,000 lives. The RNLI is a charity registered in England, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.

For more information on their great work you can visit the RNLI website: http://www.rnli.org.uk/rnli_near_you/ireland