This site is dedicated to the Coastguards who lived and worked around the Irish coastline between the 18th and early 20th centuries. It includes a collection of CG station photos as well as facts and figures about the people , births, deaths, census information, etc. There are also some fascinating accounts of bravery during rescues from shipwrecks as well as interesting Extracts of shipwrecks and rescues, etc.

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It was founded by Tony Daly back in 2001, though sadly he passed away in 2021 and it was his wish that the site remain up for the future for researchers and interested visitors.

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The bulk of the content is available through the "Articles" link in the nav bar on the left or on the top menu. You can also avail of our Search facility and if you still can't find what you're looking for, you can always post your question on the Forum.

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The Coastguard Cutter Vol2 No4 April 2004: Before the Coastguards were formed there were other organisations dealing with Custom evasion and smuggling. The Custom and Excise combined with Riding Officers were in operation in Ireland at an early date. Later on the Preventive Water Guard, many of whom continued their career in the Royal Navy organised Coastguard. After the Coastguard left Ireland in 1922 a mixture of small rescue units continued their lifesaving work. Now we have our own Irish Coast Guard to watch our coasts. Article Category: Newsletter Archives