EMERGENCY: Call 112 or 999 and ask for the Coast Guard — Marine VHF Channel 16
Protecting Lives For Over 200 Years

Skerries
Coast Guard

Dedicated volunteer rescuers serving the North County Dublin coastline — from South of Laytown to North of Malahide. Covering Gormanstown, Balbriggan, Skerries, Loughshinny, Rush, Portrane and Donabate

15+ Trained Volunteers
24/7 On-Call Coverage
30km Coastline Covered
100s Lives Assisted
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A Decorated Unit

Ministerial Meritorious Service Award

Skerries Coast Guard is a proud recipient of the Ministerial Meritorious Service Award, and our members have received commendations for bravery for their actions during rescues.

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Who We Are

Volunteers at the Heart of the Community

Skerries Coast Guard is a unit of the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), operating under the Department of Transport. The Irish Coast Guard is one of Ireland's four principal emergency services — alongside An Garda Síochána, the Fire Service, and the Ambulance Service — and can be reached any time by dialling 112 or 999 and asking for the Coast Guard. Our team of highly trained volunteers is a dedicated search and drone unit, responding to emergencies of every kind — along cliffs, coastlines, and at inland rivers and lakes — across North County Dublin.

We work alongside An Garda Síochána, the National Ambulance Service, RNLI and the Dublin Fire Brigade to ensure that those in danger on the coast receive a fast, professional response.

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Drone Operations

Aerial search and rescue for missing persons, and rapid incident assessment using UAV drones.

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Search & Rescue

Coordinated response to emergencies along cliffs, coastlines, inland rivers and lakes.

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Marine Safety Advice

Public education, safety demonstrations, and briefings for the local community.

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In an Emergency at Sea

If you see someone in danger in or near the water, do not enter the water yourself. Call the emergency services immediately.

Call 112
or
VHF Ch. 16
News & Updates

Latest from the Station

June 2026

Volunteer Recruitment Open

We are currently recruiting new volunteers. No prior experience is necessary — full training is provided. Join us and make a difference in your community.

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Could You Be a Coast Guard Volunteer?

We're always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Training, equipment, and support are all provided.

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