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The Coast Guard was first formed in Ireland in 1822, while the island was a constituent part of the United Kingdom.
During this period it played revenue protection and coastal defence roles, as well as forming part of the naval reserve.
In 1923, following the formation of the Irish Free State, the Coast Lifesaving Service (CLSS) was established.
This was later renamed the Coast and Cliff Rescue Service (CCRS), before becoming known as the Irish Marine Emergency Service (IMES) in 1991.
Finally it was renamed as the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) in 2000.
Reference: Wikipedia