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  • Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey

    Tonight we welcomed the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Paul Hamill to our weekly training session. Paul was given a tour of our Antrim station and learned all about our organisation and the services we provide on Lough Neagh and further afield. After learning about the safety aspects of PPE and proper use…

  • Eurofire

    Can we thank the staff of Euro Fire for their help and assistance on the purchase of new Fire Extinguishers for our Antrim Station. Very professional and friendly service.

  • Allstate NI

    Thank you to Allstate for inviting us into their offices today to talk about LNR and what we do. The ‘Environment’ was topic of the day- how to protect it and respect it.

  • Callout 641

    HM Coastguard paged LNR at 10:09hrs and requested the immediate launch of the Kinnego and Ardboe lifeboats to the aid of 2 persons on board a dredger that was taking on water in the area of Skaddy Tower. Both lifeboats launched swiftly and proceeded to the area, whist on route it was confirmed that the…

  • Callout 640

    HM Coastguard paged LNR at 17:05hrs and requested that the Kinnego and Ardboe lifeboats launch to the aid of a yacht that was believed to be aground in the Deerpark area. Both lifeboats launched and commenced the search, the vessel was located by the Kinnego lifeboat where the team liaised with the skipper and confirmed…

  • Car Boot Sale

    Lough Neagh Rescue Service & Camping NI are hosting a Car Boot this Saturday 14th April at Kinnego Lifeboat Station, Kinnego Marina.

  • Callout 639

    HM Coastguard paged LNR at 21:00hrs and requested that all available units respond to Kinnego Marina where a child was reported as missing. Lifeboat and shore crews responded, thankfully the child was located safe and well a short time later. All units stood down and returned to base.

  • Christmas tree festival at All Saints

    Can we take this opportunity to thank Rev Stephen McBride, Rev Aaron Mcallister and Cynthia Cherry who presented crew members Drew Taggart and Desi Lundy with a cheque for £2000. This money was raised during the Christmas tree festival at All Saints. Can we thank all the members of the church and general public for…

  • Callout 638

    HM Coastguard paged LNR at 14:51hrs and requested the Ardboe lifeboat launch to the aid of a small yacht with 3 persons on board that had obtained damage to its rudder just outside of Ballyronan marina. The lifeboat launched and proceeded to the area and located the casualty vessel. Having obtained consent to set up…

  • Amazon Smile

    Great news for Amazon shoppers** Now you can donate to Lough Neagh Rescue when you shop online at Amazon. All you have to do, is go to http://smile.amazon.co.uk/ select your charity by searching for us, then continue shopping at smile.amazon and we automatically receive a percentage as a donation (see attached image). *NOTE* – This…

  • Callout 637

    HM Coastguard paged LNR at 23:00 on 28th March and requested the Kinnego and Ardboe lifeboats launch following reports of a flashing light being seen on the lough from the east shore. The first informant believed that this may have been an SOS. Both lifeboats launched and conducted and extensive search from the Battery Harbour…

  • Snow Assist

    LNR were humbled today by the dedication of the staff in the Southern Area Health Trust as we assisted them with the movement of staff, delivery of essential medications, and helping midwives do the rounds checking in on the new mums and babys around the Armagh area. The ‘Beast from the East’ did not stop…

  • Asda Green Token scheme

    Can we take this opportunity to thank you all for your kindness in helping us receive this fantastic amount from the Asda green token scheme. Pictured L/R Crew member Brian Lavery Barbara Logan (Asda community champion) Crew member Ivan Crozier.

  • 5 Mile and 10K run 2018

    We are holding our 2nd annual 5 Mile and 10K run on Saturday 2nd June 2018. Run commences at 11.00am sharp. Registration can be placed online at: http://athleticsni.org/Fixtures/General-Fixtures/Lough-Neagh-Rescue-Charity-5-Mile-and-10K For further details please contact Drew on 07902909274 or drew.taggart9@gmail.com

  • Callout 636

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  • Callout 635

    HM Coastguard paged LNR at 12:29 and requested that a search be undertaken at the River Bann Foot for a missing person. The lifeboat launched and proceeded to the area to commence searching. With the search yielding no results on the day HM Coastguard stood down the teams. In the coming days and weeks further…

  • Paddy Prunty

    As 2017 draws to a close we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our Honorary Member Paddy Prunty upon receiving his BEM Honour from the Queen for his services to Lough Neagh Rescue.

  • Tesco Cookstown Collection

    On Saturday 23rd December members from our Ardboe Station held our annual bucket collection in Tesco Cookstown. We would like to thank everyone for your kind donations, without you we could not operate. Also, a special thank you to Tesco Cookstown for your continued support, especially Charlene for looking after us so well.

  • Steeple Community Association Christmas Lights

    Tonight we helped deliver Santa safely to the Steeple estate in Antrim, where the Steeple community association held their annual Christmas light switch on. Thanks for inviting us to help Santa, I hope we get an extra present under the tree.

  • Carnmoney Parish Men’s Society

    Can we take this opportunity to thank the members of Carnmoney Parish Men’s Society for the invite to give a talk about Lough Neagh Rescue. We were treated to a lovely fry and pictured below is crew member Desi Lundy excepting a small donation from those members present.

  • All Saints’ Parish Church Festival

    We are very lucky to be chosen as 1 of 2 charities for this years Christmas Tree Festival in All Saints Parish Church Antrim. Please share this event with all your friends and family and encourage them to come along and help support this wonderful event.

  • LNR Tractor and Truck run

    Lough Neagh Rescue is organising a tractor and truck run on Sunday 22nd October at 2pm leaving from Ardboe Parish Hall Car Park. Registration Fee is £15 with all proceeds going to Lough Neagh Rescue. A light Lunch will be served. Please come along and show your support.

  • Callout 634

    At 17:28 HM Coastguard tasked LNR to a report of kayaker possibly in need of assistance in the area of Hog Park point. Ardboe and Kinnego lifeboats attended and after a search the casualty was located on shore.

  • County Antrim Paddle Sports Donation

    Tonight we had a visit from the County Antrim Paddle Sports. They had a tour of the facilities and the children asked some great questions in relation to water safety. In the summer they had a charity fund raiser called the Big Bann Challenge and monies raised this year where donated to LNR. A magnificent…

  • Asda Collection

    If you’re in Asda Antrim over the next few weeks please help us fund raise by putting your green tokens into our tray. Your help and support is very much appreciated.

  • Callout 633

    At 22:06 LNR were tasked by HM Coastguard to an incident in the NW area of the Lough. Lifeboats and Shore Crew attended.

  • Callout 632

    At 11:47am HM Coastguard tasked LNR to the northern shore of the Lough. Ardboe & Antrim Bay Lifeboats attended. Details to follow.

  • Convergys Donation

    Convergys staff had a dress down day with proceeds going to a local charity. Lough Neagh Rescue were the chosen charity and for that we are very grateful. Staff managed to raise a whopping £170 from the day. As a charity, donations and support from the community, is crucial. A big thankyout to Ashley for…

  • Honey Sale

    Honey Sale raises money for Lough Neagh Rescue An amazing £135.00 has recently been donated by Conservation Service staff based at the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre to Lough Neagh Rescue, thanks to the sale of honey from their on-site Bee Hives. Due to the hard work and dedication of the staff, and the bees 27…

  • Callout 631

    At 09:49 HM Coastguard tasked LNR to a lost 16ft Fishing Boat with 2 Persons onboard. Ardboe & Kinnego Lifeboats launched. Ardboe Lifeboat located the boat and provided assistance. Both lifeboats then returned to base.

  • Eurospar Collection

    Lough Neagh Rescue are currently collecting at Eurospar in Lurgan. If you are out and about come say hello to our crew, have a look at our equipment and ask us any questions.

  • Callout 630

    At 23:45 on Tuesday night (just after the crew had finished their weekly training) HM Coastguard tasked LNR to various flood and swiftwater related incidents in the North West of N. Ireland. LNR deployed teams from all three stations, this included flood first responders, swift water rescue technicians and shore crew to the area. LNR…

  • Callout 629

    Following a 999 call HM Coastguard tasked LNR at 17:15 to search for a vessel with 2 adults and 2 children on board which had hit rocks and was now aground North of Ballyronan Marina. All onboard were wearing lifejackets. The Ardboe lifeboat launched and proceeded to the area. Upon arrival, a short search commenced…

  • Callout 628

    HM coastguard had been made aware that a LNR crew had been training on Strangford Lough, just as the crew were about to proceed home HM Coastguard tasked them to assist in the search for a missing person. The crew launched flood boat 1 and proceeded to search the southern side of Strangford lough. The…

  • Callout 627

    At 13:40 HM Coastguard tasked LNR to a lone kayaker who had been thrown off his sit on kayak in Antrim Bay. The casualty tried to get back on however became exhausted. A member of the public had contacted the Coastguard. Antrim Bay Lifeboat launched and quickly arrived on scene and retrieved both the casualty…