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Callout 626
At 13:12 HM Coastguard tasked LNR to a vessel in Kinnego bay which had engine difficulty, Kinnego Lifeboat launched and brought the vessel safely to shore. Kinnego Lifeboat returned to base.
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Callout 625
Saturday 22nd July 2017 22:13hrs At 22:13 HM Coastguard tasked LNR to a white boat with 2 persons on board believed to be in the area of Battery Harbour, the casualty vessel was experiencing engine trouble and was drifting. The Ardboe lifeboat launched and located the casualty vessel, made contact and with the skippers consent…
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Callout 624
Following a telephone call from a casualty vessel to one of the LNR crew at 15:45, LNR contacted HM Coastguard to seek approval to launch to the assistance of a vessel with 3 persons on board south of RAMS Island. All persons on board were wearing lifejackets and were in no immediate danger. Approval was…
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Callout 623
In the early hours of this morning at 01:10hrs HM Coastguard received a 999 call from person on-board a yacht which had 2 persons on-board whom have become disorientated and not sure of their current position in the darkness. The Ardboe & Kinnego Lifeboats launched and commenced an extensive search. HM Coastguard also requested the…
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Ardboe Open Day 2017 / LNR BBQ/ Raft Race
Crew will soon be out selling tickets for the best BBQ on the Western Shore. Saturday 29th July at the Battery Bar Sunday 30th July will see the Ardboe Station open day and the return of the annual LNR raft race! @ the Battery harbour. This is the highlight of the lough shore, let the…
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Kinnego Open Day 2017
As Summer approaches Lough Neagh Rescue will be hosting our annual open days. First up is Kinnego station on Sunday 16th July at 1pm. This is an opportunity for us to thank you all for your continued support but also a chance for you to come have a look around our station, meet our crew…
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Callout 622
At 20:43hrs HM Coastguard tasked LNR to reports of persons entering the water in search of a few canines in the Antrim Bay area. The Antrim Bay lifeboat, Ardboe lifeboat and land mobile unit Lima Romeo (with shore crew) responded. The Antrim Bay lifeboat located the casualty whom was taken safely to shore by the…
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Callout 621
At 19:34hrs HM Coastguard tasked LNR to a white boat with 4 persons on board believed to be in the area of Maghery, the casualty vessel was experiencing engine trouble and was drifting. The Ardboe and Kinnego lifeboats launched and proceeded to the area where the casualty vessel was located west of Colmkille Point and…
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Antrim Primary School Visit
Today we had a visit from our colouring in competition winners from Antrim Primary School. They received a tour of our Antrim Station and got to try some of our gear on. Can we take the opportunity to thank Antrim Primary School for all the support they have given to LNR this school term.
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Callout 620
At 14:12hrs HM Coastguard tasked LNR to Coney Island where it was reported by the Island Warden that 4 persons were stranded on the Island due to inclement weather conditions. Both the Ardboe and Kinnego lifeboats launched and proceeded to the Island. Upon the lifeboats arrival to the Island the crew liaised with the casualties…
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Callout 619
Last Night, Friday 9th June 2017, at 23:00hrs HM Coastguard tasked the Ardboe lifeboat to a yacht with 2 persons on board, the casualty vessel had experienced engine difficulties near Ballyronan and requested assistance. The Ardboe lifeboat launched and proceeded search for the casualty vessel with the Kinnego lifeboat remaining on standby / immediate readiness.…
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Crew Go Karting
We had some crew from Ardboe station join in with crew members from Kinnego station for some outdoor go kart racing. All involved had a great evening of fun interaction and lots of competitive racing. It’s very important that crew bond well not only in individual stations but across all three. Antrim crew were unable…
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Belfast International Airport Fire Station
On Tuesday evening we were kindly invited to RAF Aldergrove to visit the fire Station. We received a fantastic tour and insight into how the Fire Department operate and we where given a chance to look and try new equipment. Can we take this opportunity to Thank CC Adrian Michael and his colleagues for having…
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5th & 6th Dromore Scout Visit
We were delighted to have a visit tonight from the 5th & 6th Dromore Scouts. All the children really enjoyed having a look around our station, checking out our equipment and finding out what it all does. We hope you enjoyed your visit and are most welcome back any time.
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All Saints Parish Church
All Saints Parish Church in Antrim along with FR Sean Emerson are holding a wine tasting night this Friday night 26th May 2017 at 8.00pm. Tickets cost £10 and proceeds are in aid of Lough Neagh Rescue. Speak to Rev McBride if you wish to attend.
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Lough Neagh Rescue 5 Mile Run
Can we thank you all for taking part today in our 1st 5 mile road race. It was a huge success. Pictured below are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd over the line. Once again on behalf of LNR thank you all for your support. Please find below the link for today race results. Thanks to…
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Callout 618
At 14:47hrs HM Coastguard tasked the Kinnego lifeboat to a 17ft yacht with 1 person on board, the vessel had run aground at the breakwater at Kinnego Bay and required assistance. The Kinnego lifeboat launched and proceeded to the casualty vessel with the Ardboe lifeboat remaining on standby / immediate readiness. The casualty vessel was…
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Antrim Retirement Group
Can we thank the members of The Antrim Retirement Group for the invitation to come along to their monthly meeting yesterday to give them a talk about LNR and Water Safety. Pictures below is LNR crew member Drew Taggart who received a £50 donation from the group towards our lifesaving charity.
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Callout 616
At 14:12hrs HM Coastguard received a number of 999 calls from members of the public and tasked LNR to a broken down jet ski approx. 100meters outside The Six Mile Water – 1 person onboard. The Antrim Bay Lifeboat launched whilst Ardboe & Kinnego lifeboats remained on immediate readiness. The casualty tried to swim into…
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Callout 615
At 20:20hrs whilst on scene on Callout 614 LNR was tasked to a speedboat with engine trouble in the vicinity of Coney Island, 5 persons on board without life-jackets. The casualty vessel was at anchor, however this failed and vessel started drifting towards shore. The Kinnego lifeboat responded from Crumlin Marina and proceeded to the…
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Callout 614
Tonight at 19:26hrs HM Coastguard paged LNR and requested immediate launch of the Ardboe and Kinnego Lifeboats to a 17ft speedboat located 1 mile west of Gawleys Gate, with 2 persons on board that was taking on water and sinking. HM Coastguard issued a mayday relay to all vessels in the area and tasked a…
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Callout 613
Tonight at 20:46hrs during a routine training exercise the Antrim Bay lifeboat was tasked to a 14ft speedboat with engine failure and 3 persons on board, the casualty vessel was located at the mouth of the Six Mile Water river. Antrim Bay lifeboat proceeded the casualty vessel and assisted by bringing it safely to shore…
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Antrim Steam Rally
Today and Tomorrow LNR will be at the Steam Rally in Shane’s Castle Antrim. Why not pop in and meet the crew and learn more about what do! Looking forward to seeing you all.
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Antrim Boat Club
We would like to thank the Commodore, Committee and members of Antrim Boat Club for their donation of £250. LNR has had a great relationship with the club for many years and we thank them for their continued support.
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Callout 612
This morning at 01:25hrs – HM Coastguard paged LNR and requested the flood and swift water team to proceed to lower Lough Erne (Co. Fermanagh) to assist in the search for a female reported as being in the water in the vicinity of Devenish Island. Whilst on route to the area LNR units were stood…
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Islandbawn Stores
Can we take this opportunity to thank the management, staff and customers of Islandbawn Stores for allowing us to collect on their premises on Saturday 25th March 2017. We raised £500 for our lifesaving charity. Thank you all!!
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Lough Neagh Darts League
LNR would like to thank the organisers of the Lough Neagh Darts League who held a tournament in March and raised funds for LNR. A total of £1,125.00 was presented to members of LNR on the night. We would also like to thank everyone who sold and purchased tickets for the event.
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Belfast International Airport Information Day
Can we take this opportunity to thank all the members of the public and staff at Belfast International Airport for giving so generously at our information and collection day. During the day 2 crew members and a member of staff from the airport volunteered to have their legs waxed. Between sponsorship and donations during the…
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Ballycraigy Primary School
Can we thank everyone who came along this morning to our coffee morning organised by the PTA from Ballycraigy Primary School. A total of £303 was raised.
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Rescue 116
The thoughts and prayers from all within Lough Neagh Rescue are with our colleagues the Irish Coastguard following this morning’s news. Especially the crew of Rescue 116, their family and all involved in the search.
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Callout 611
At 15.05Hrs HM Coastguard tasked all available LNR units to the Massereene Bridge on the six mile water river (Co. Antrim), where a female in a kayak was in difficulties. The casualty’s friends who raised the alarm had initially secured the casualty with NIFRS providing further support measures on scene. NIFRS SRT initiated the rescue…
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River Foyle Search
Crew from Lough Neagh Rescue proceeded today to the river Foyle to assist in the ongoing search for a missing person. As well as the crew assisting in this search the organisation remains ready for tasking in its primary area of operations – Lough Neagh & it’s tributary rivers
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River Foyle Search
Whilst assisting today in the ongoing search for a missing person in the river Foyle, crew members from Lough Neagh Rescue along with members of Meath River Rescue proceeded to the aid of a person who entered the water. The casualty was retrieved from the river, brought to shore and emergency first aid administered until…
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Ellie Lavery
Ellie Lavery who is 7 years old and from Antrim visited the station tonight. Ellie organised a fund raising event for LNR by growing her hair for a year. Ellie asked friends and family to sponsor her upon getting her hair cut. All monies raised would then go to LNR. We are delighted to say…
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River Foyle Search
Throughout yesterday and today Lough Neagh Rescue have had crew assisting in the search for a missing person at the river Foyle. As well as the crew assisting in this search the organisation remains ready for tasking in its primary area of operations – Lough Neagh & it’s tributary rivers.
For emergencies on Lough Neagh and it’s tributary rivers call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
