Join Us
The Irish Coast Guard is a principal emergency service consisting of both full-time and volunteer personnel.
I would highly recommend anyone interested in joining their local Coast Guard unit. It’s a fantastic way to give back to your local community.
Meet the Crew at Costelloe Bay!
Working in the Irish Coast Guard
Working in the Irish Coast Guard is a meaningful and rewarding career. The work is varied – ranging from coordinating search‑and‑rescue operations to supporting maritime safety initiatives –and demands quick thinking, resilience, and strong teamwork.
It can be challenging, both mentally and physically, as personnel respond to emergencies in unpredictable conditions.
Volunteering with the Irish Coast Guard
Volunteering with the Irish Coast Guard will mean you are part of a team of almost 1000 highly dedicated search and rescue specialists saving lives and providing vital support and assistance to the public in communities across Ireland.
