Blackrock Boathouse was built in 1900 as a direct result of the sinking of the Mary Stoddart ship. This boathouse still stands intact with its eye catching architecture.
Following the 'Mary Stoddart' disaster, a lifeboat station was established in 1859 at the Southern end of the Promenade. In 1900 a new boathouse was built, Blackrock Lifeboat Station, close to the Fane River estuary. The building still stands and is a listed privately owned building.
The boathouse was completed in 1900. It always housed two lifeboats both named ‘General R. Dudley Blake’. In September 1935 the Blackrock lifeboat service was withdrawn and moved to Clogherhead.
Tips from locals
There are great Cafes on the promenade, Stroll along and pick your favourite from the menus.
