The Irish lifeboats have been involved in some of the country's greatest disasters. From the Fastnet boat race, to the infamous tanker accident off Kish, and even as far back as the Lusitania, Irish lifeboats have been on call in the event of disaster for many years.

This documentary tells of the incredible history of Irish lifeboats, and the even more incredible men and women who are respond in the case of disaster.`

Produced by: Pat Leahy

An Irish radio documentary from RTÉ Radio 1, Ireland - Documentary on One - the home of Irish radio documentaries