At 16-15hrs HMCG tasked 1 Lifeboats to vessel “Searay” with 4 POB out of Sandy Bay. The vessel was aground on Tolands Flat. It was successfully refloated and escorted part way to its destination. Lifeboat RTB 17-00hrs

Paul Trimble, Unit Director, Civil Air Patrol presented tonight to Kinnego and Antrim crews on the work of his organisation. The evening was very productive and Paul explained that CAP would be represented at NISAR at the end of May alongside LNR. A number of training exercises where discussed and it was agreed that we would…

At 16.10hrs,LNR were tasked by MRCC Belfast in response to a DSC Distress alert from a powerboat with 5 persons on board taking water in the vicinity of Tolans Flats. Ardboe & Kinnego Lifeboats located the casualty and towed them to Kinnego Marina where they were handed into the care of the Coastguard Team

Lifeboats tasked at 21-30hrs to Coney Island. Two young boy’s where recovered from the Island and handed over to the PSNI. A cursory search was made of the Island by water and by land. Boats RTB 22-45hrs

Lifeboats tasked to broken down cruiser at Skane Flat. Boat towed back to Kinnego. RTB 18.30hrs

At 10.32 hrs crews paged, crew where stood down at 10.40 hrs by HMCG, false alarm.

Crew travelled to Drogheda to take part in a Training & Benchmarking Day with the Boyne Fishermen Rescue & Recovery Service. It was hard not to be impressed with the team’s skills, especially at delivering first aid. It’s hoped that this will be one of many such visits as our relationship develops over the coming months.

On Sunday 12th December @ 1500hrs LNR was tasked to Lurgan Park Lake where there was a report of a man who had fallen through the ice. Upon arrival the crew found that the incident was under the control of the NIFRS & PSNI. Our crew assisted where they could and then withdrew at the…

This weekend a convoy of vehicles from the British red Cross descended on Kinnego Marina to let local Emergency Responders have a look at their Flood Response Units. The day was very informative with MCA,LNR,NIAS, and NIFRS all taking part. This was the first multi agency get together to discuss the way forward in this…

On Saturday, Lough Neagh Rescue had an unusual call out. Santa had been stranded at the North Pole. All of his Reindeer, including Rudolph had come down with a nasty case of the sniffles. Santas call for help was intercepted by HM Coastguard in Bangor. Immediately they tasked Lough Neagh Rescue to the edge of…

Today LNR, NIFRS & HMCG concluded a joint Exercise at Mulhollands Sand Quay. The scenario was a simulated fire on board the Sand Barge, there where persons reported and units turned out from Portadown and Lurgan. Firefiighters donned BA equipment and entered a smoke filled confined space to fight the fire and retrieve casualties. Suddenly…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMCG at 13.55 to reports that a jet ski was in trouble. Two casualties had been picked up by the Kinnego Explorer which had discovered them on Phil Roe’s Flat. It soon became clear that they had fallen off their jet ski which had then drifted away. One unit…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMCG at 16.35 to reports that a yacht with three persons on board was in difficulty. One unit was launched and quickly located the vessel half a mile west of Emerson’s Quay. One of the mast supports had broken and the vessel was in danger of capsizing. The vessel was…

At 17:35hrs Coastguard received a cll from a Jet-Ski near the River Maine on the North Shore. The Ski had lost his passenger into the water and could not locate him. Coastguard tasked 2 LNR units to search. Police 44 & 45 where also routed to the incident. Soon after,  the casualty was spotted by…

Entry Form LNR Gift Aid Certificate Sponsorship Form Lough Neagh Rescue in Conjunction with Ballyronan Festival Of Lights are organising a raft race to raise funds. The raft race will take place in Ballyronan marina on Friday Evening the 27th August at approx 7.30pm. There will be a prize for the race winner. To Enter…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 19.10 to reports that a motor cruiser had broken down two miles north of Kinnego with three persons on board. One unit was launched and the casualty vessel was discovered 3/4 of a mile south of Tolands Flat. The owner had managed to get the engine started…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 16.06 to reports that a cabin cruiser had hit rocks near Rams Island and was drifting. Two units were launched and found the vessal drifting inside Way Point 3. There were 6 persons on board. The water was very shallow and one lifeboat managed to tow the…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 20.45 to reports that a vessel was overdue. The search area was between Rams Island and Coney Island. Two units were launched and 20 minutes into the search reports came through that the vessel had made it back safely. Both units returned to base at 21.40

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 12.08 to reports that a yacht had ran aground at the entrance to the Maghery Canal. Two units were launched and quickly arrived on scene. One unit towed the vessel to safe waters while the other unit assisted another vessel which had tried to help and had…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 17.56 to reports that a 15ft speed boat was overdue on the River Bann. One unit was launched and on arrival at the scene the vessel had made it back, however it had broken down and that was why it was overdue. Assistance was given to make…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 13.41 to reports that a 18ft cruiser had hit rocks near Tolans Flat and was adrift. One unit was launched and found the vessel drifting 1nm east of the Skane Flat. The vessel had two persons on board. A crew member was put onboard and secured a…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 18.50 to reports that a dog was in the water near Derryadd Point. One unit was launched and quickly arrived on scene. A small fishing boat was in The Closet searching for the dog and it soon became clear that the dog had made it to shore.…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 20.16 to a cruiser which was drifting in rough water 2 miles east of the Battery Harbour. One unit was launched and arrived on scene. A crew member was put onboard the vessel and it was towed back to the Battery Harbour.

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 20.06 to reports that a vessel had hit its propeller and has adrift near Phil Roe’s Flat. One unit was launched and a search was carried out. There was no sighting of the vessel near the location and a search of The Closet was carried out. The…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 21.00 to a cruiser with four persons onboard which was adrift outside Kinnego Bay. One unit was returning to base after a training exercise at Kinnego and quickly arrived on scene. The cruiser was then towed back to Kinnego Marina.

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 17.45 to reports that a casualty had fallen off a jet ski near the Discovery Centre and had sustained a head injury. Two units were sent to the scene as well as an ambulance. The casualty was brought ashore on another vessel and was then taken to…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 16.20 to reports that a boat was aground off Rams Island. Two units were launched and quickly located the casualty vessel. The casualty vessel was then towed back to Kinnego Marina. Lifeboats were back on station at 18.25.

The Lough Neagh Partnership are working on a new flagship event for August/September 2010 in the style of ‘Im a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’ and are going to call it ‘Im an MLA Get Me Out Of Here’. It will be held over 2 days on Ram’s Island, Lough Neagh and aims to…

Crew relax during a long day’s Safety Cover in Banbridge, the event was a trial providing professional assistance at pre-arranged events to generate income from new revenue streams. The cover netted £600 and was a success from start to finish.

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 16.06 to reports that a jet ski had broken down in The Closet. One unit was launched and two members of crew entered the water and searched The Closet as far as the Closet River. A search of Derryadd Bay and Croaghan Island was also carried out…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 14.34 after two 999 calls were received from members of the public to report a flare sighting. The flare was seen east of Washing Bay and two units were launched. A search was carried out in the Washing Bay area but nothing was found. The search was…

Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 23.45. A cabin cruiser had run out of fuel and was anchored west of Tolans Flat. One unit was launched and quickly found the casualty vessel. The vessel was then towed back to Kinnego Marina and secured at the jetty. The lifeboat was back on station and…

Cookstown Rotary Club Annual May Ball In Aid of Lough Neagh Rescue plus other Rotary Charities. On Saturday 8th May 2010 in the Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown. Dancing to Paul Cummings and His Band Wine Reception at 7.15pm : Dinner served at 7.45pm. Dress Formal : Single Ticket £45.00 Tickets available from Crew Members or…

Information for teams Team Entry Pirates Challenge Pirate ChallengeLocation: Lough Shore Park AntrimDate: 12-06-2010 THE PIRATES ARE COMING! The Pirate Boat Challenge is a team fundraising event in aid of Lough Neagh Rescue. Teams will compete by racing Pirate boats against each other along the Six Mile Water River. Teams will also have the opportunity…

At 20-55hrs LNR was tasked to a report of a Speedboat lost and adrift East of Rams Island with 2 persons on board. The vessel was located at 21-45hrs after the Coastguard patched through the casualties Mobile phone to the Lifeboat’s VHF. All units RTB @ 23-00hrs