For visiting boats
Kilrush Marina is a locked, non-tidal basin at the head of Kilrush Creek on the north shore of the Shannon Estuary in Co. Clare, reached from the Kilrush Channel between Hog Island and the mainland. Staff meet boats at the lock gates and guide them to a berth; the office is open daily, with a 24-hour on-call service on VHF 80. The boatyard has a slipway, a travel hoist, a large outdoor hardstanding and sheds for indoor storage, with independent shipwrights and other trades on site, and the marina is a recognised Irish Sailing training centre for powerboat, keelboat and navigation courses. It makes a natural base for the 50-mile estuary, the inland Shannon and the west coast; the Western Yacht Club of Ireland is based here.
- Guest berths
- The marina is entered through lock gates, where staff meet you and show you to a berth; book in advance online. Fairway buoy of the Kilrush Channel (between Hog Island and the mainland) at 52°37.60′N 09°30.18′W.
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 52°38.07′ N 9°29.66′ W (52.63448, -9.49441)
- Office
- daily 08:00–17:00, longer hours in summer; 24-hour on-call service on VHF 80
checked 19 Oct 2026 - Home harbour of
- Royal Western Yacht Club of Ireland
- Phone
- +353 65 905 2072
Prices
| Casual berth, daily overnight per metre per night, minimum €16 | €3 per m / day |
|---|---|
| Casual berth, weekly per metre | €15 / week |
| Casual berth, monthly per metre | €40 / month |
| Contract berth, 12 months per metre for 12 months | €245 / season |
Price list → · checked 19 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
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- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 80. In an emergency use channel 16.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: MRSC Valentia 112 / 999. Or call 112 / 999. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.