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 No3 March 2004: Many of the Coastguard Stations after 1922 with the leaving of British Administration fell into disrepair and ruins. A number were given a new lease of life from the 1930's on by becoming Youth Hostels founded by An Oige (Youth) an Irish Organisation. Article Category: Newsletter Archives