01/08/2026
Ready for gig number 3 tomorrow ๐ถ
โณ Just ONE MORE SLEEP until the Arklow Lifeboat Station Open Day! ๐๐ค
We're looking forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow as we celebrate 200 years of Arklow Lifeboat Station (1826โ2026) with a fantastic family day out!
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Sunday, 2 August
๐ง 12:30pm โ 5:30pm
โจ Here's what's happening throughout the day:
โช 1:30pm โ Blessing of the Fleet
๐ถ 2:00pm โ Live music from the Arklow & Wicklow Ukulele Players
โ 2:30pm โ Nautical Cosplay Competition, sponsored by Top Choice Embroidery
๐ 3:00pm โ International Dog Show, sponsored by Pet Master Arklow & Green Treat
๐ Plus, enjoy:
๐ Show & Shine Car Show by Arklow Cars & Coffee
๐จ Craft Fair & Face Painting
๐ฆ Hook-a-Duck & Wheel of Fortune
๐ดโโ ๏ธ Pirates Express Train
๐ด Horse & Trap
๐ค RNLI Museum & Model Boat Exhibition
๐ RNLI Sea Safety Team & FREE Lifejacket Clinic
๐๏ธ RNLI Pop-up Shop
๐ Little Warriors Sensory Bus
๐ You'll also have the opportunity to meet and see displays from:
๐ Arklow Fire Service
๐ Arklow Community First Responders
๐ฎ An Garda Sรญochรกna Water Unit
๐ Courtown/Arklow Coast Guard Unit
๐ถ Customs & Excise Canine Detector Dog Team
โ ๏ธ Please note: All emergency service appearances are subject to operational requirements.
โ Our fundraising team will be serving an endless supply of tea, coffee, soft drinks, sweet treats, and ice pops throughout the day.
๐ Feeling hungry? Our BBQ stand will be serving delicious, freshly cooked burgers hot off the grill.
โค๏ธ Every cup of tea, burger, treat, and ice pop you buy helps support the RNLI's lifesaving work, with all proceeds going towards saving lives at sea.
Bring your family, bring your friends, and join us for a memorable day celebrating two centuries of lifesaving in Arklow. We can't wait to see you there! ๐ค๐