40 people were rescued by Clare RNLI crews last year.
The life boat based on Lough Derg was the busiest of the county’s two RNLI services, rescuing 33 people during 20 launches.
In Kilrush meanwhile, 7 people were rescued during their 13 call-outs.
Nationally, crews from Ireland’s 44 RNLI stations brought 1,278 people to safety.
