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Category: Announcements

  • Eurospar Lurgan

    Many Thanks to Eurospar on the Portadown Road, Lurgan for allowing LNR to collect at their doors every first Saturday of the month for the next year. Please support them as they support us.

  • Antrim Mayor Visit

    LNR Antrim Crew host Antrim’s Lord Mayor Brian Graham on his last official visit before the super council came into effect. He also presented a cheque for £100 on behalf of Antrim Council and £100 from himself. LNR would like to thank Brian and Antrim Council for all their support and help in getting the…

  • Super Shop Filling Station

    Many Thanks To Super Shop Filling Station on the Portadown Road, Lurgan for letting us erect a banner helping raise awareness of Lough Neagh Rescue.

  • LNR Antrim Crew Competency Excercise

    HM Coastguard declares Antrim Station ‘operationally ready’ Lough Neagh Rescue is celebrating the news that their third and newest station has been declared fully operational, following a four-hour competency exercise carried out by HM Coastguard. The 12-person crew, which will operate from Antrim Bay, where tested to the full on Saturday [Jan 10] amid gale…

  • Tesco Cookstown Christmas Collection

    A huge thank you to all who donated at our annual Christmas Eve collection at Tesco Cookstown. A total of £705.00 was collected. A special thanks also to Tesco who have allowed us us to collect at there door for the past few years. Many Thanks To All.

  • Lough Neagh Rescue Gala Ball – Celebrating 25 Years

    On behalf of all the crew and members of Lough Neagh Rescue we would like to thank everyone that attended and supported our 25 Year Silver Gala Ball on Saturday past. It was a fantastic night and one to remember for a long time.

  • Lough Neagh Rescue Gala Ball – Celebrating 25 Years

    Lough Neagh Rescue presents their Silver Ball to celebrate 25 years in service. On this night we welcome you to join us in the celebration that will be hosted by the three lifeboat stations. There is much to celebrate in this milestone for the Rescue Service and we look forward to sharing all that has…

  • Open Day Support

    LNR would like to thank all the sponsors for their support on Kinnego station’s open day and Center Point for giving LNR advertising place to promote what we do.

  • David Morrow

    It is with great sadness that we report the death earlier this year of our former Crew Member/Honorary Member David Morrow. David joined the Kinnego Crew in 1990 during it’s first year of operation and gave many years of dedicated service. We will always fondly remember the hearty cheer and professionalism he brought to the…

  • Launch of Antrim Bay Lifeboat – The Martin Kidd

    A new £123,000 rescue boat named in memory of one of the brave volunteers who risk their lives to help others has finally dropped anchor at Antrim Bay. Stormont Minister Michelle O’Neill joined representatives from Antrim Council, the Coastguard, the PSNI and funders GROW, along with serving members of Lough Neagh Rescue, both past and…

  • Open Days

    We would like to thank everyone who come along to our open days in Ardboe and Kinnego.

  • Kinnego Station Open Day

    Come on down to the Kinnego Lifeboat Station at Kinnego Marina this Sunday from 12.30pm. The Lifeboat Station will be open to the public to have a look around, talk to the crew and see our lifeboats. Join us to help celebrate our 25th year of operation. We will also have activities for all the…

  • Ardboe Station Open Day

    Also this weekend, join us on Sunday for the Ardboe Station Open Day. Please come along and take the kids for a fun filled day and get a look round the station and boat. There will be a mini petting farm, bouncy castles, a magic show and climbing wall. Kids can take part in football…

  • Annual Boat Rally BBQ

    Join us for the Annual Boat Rally BBQ at the Battery Bar this weekend. All proceeds go to Lough Neagh Rescue. Anyone looking to purchase a ticket can contact any member of the LNR crew or request through our facebook page. Tickets are also on sale in the Battery Bar

  • Donation from 2nd East Belfast Ranger Guides

    Lough Neagh Rescue would like to thank the 2nd East Belfast Ranger Guides for donating £220.

  • Training Photos

    Some photos from this week’s training. Kinnego Lifeboat at sunset Ardboe & Kinnego Lifeboats at Shan Port

  • Jim Mallon

    Jim Mallon Lough Neagh Rescue Crew Member/Honorary Member 1993-2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our long serving crew member and honorary member Jim Mallon. Jim served on the Kinnego crew as Radio Officer where his skills and dedication were second to none. Whether on a callout or while training…

  • Clock Change

    With the shift from UTC to UTC+1 for summer time we finally had some daylight for our weekly evening training sessions that normally take place in darkness during the Winter months

  • Sands Marine Boat Jumble

    Sands Marine at Kinnego Marina are planning to hold their boat jumble on the 5th of April from 10am-3pm. Come along and sell your unwanted boating goods from your stall costing just £10 & £15 for indoor spot. Buyers admission fee is just £1 which goes directly to support LNR

  • Eric McKinley

    It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our Patron Eric McKinley. Eric worked very hard promoting the good work of LNR and helping to raise the profile of the charity in any way he could. He will be sadly missed and on behalf of the Board and crew of LNR we…

  • LNR Antrim Station Meeting

    We are holding a public meeting on Tuesday 7th January at 7.30pm at the Lough Shore Park for any expressions of interest in joining LNR’s Antrim Team. Please come along to hear from current crew and hear our plans for the new station at Antrim.

  • Tesco Cookstown Collection

    A big thank you to all who supported us today in our Christmas eve collection at Tesco Cookstown. Total raised was £710.00 A massive thanks to Tesco Cookstown for letting us collect and to all who generously donated. From all at LNR, we wish everyone a happy and peaceful new year.

  • Official opening of new LNR Antrim base

    Lough Neagh Rescue (LNR) marked the official opening of its new Antrim base on Saturday 14 December at the Lough Shore Park when invited guests, honorary dignitaries and crew members witnessed the cutting of the ribbon at the new station. The official launch was conducted by the Mayor of Antrim Councillor Roderick Swann and Janet…

  • Dungannon Flag Day

    A big thank you to all who supported our street collection. It was great to receive so much support from the Dungannon Community. Total Collected £666.00 Many Thanks To All.

  • Craigavon Fireworks Display

    Many thanks to all who supported LNR collecting at the Fireworks display tonight. Total Raised is £335.97. We will be sharing this money with the Craigavon Mayor’s chosen charity called ‘Brainwaves NI’. A big thank you to all who donated.

  • Magherafelt Flag Day

    A big thank-you to all who supported our street collection on Saturday. It was great to see so many people supporting us. Total Collected £635.00 Many Thanks To All.

  • Cookstown Flag Day

    A big thank you to all who supported our street collection on Saturday. It was great to receive so much support and best wishes. Total Collected £913.00 Many Thanks To All.

  • LNR WSC Cycle & Walk 2013

  • Upcoming Events

    Friday 23rd August 2013 Lough Neagh Festival of Lights Ballyronan Marina. Lough Neagh Rescue’s Raft Race will take place between 7pm and 8pm Sunday 25th August 2013 Kinnego Lifeboat Station Open Day Come on down to the Kinnego Lifeboat Station at Kinnego Marina from 2pm. The Lifeboat Station will be open to the public to…

  • Lurgan Park Rally

    Many thanks to Lurgan Park Rally for letting LNR display at the Rally.

  • Ardboe Open Day

    A big thank you to everyone who came along & took part.

  • Upcoming Events

    Thursday 25th July Lough Neagh Music Festival – Fight Night Battery Bar/Harbour. All Door Proceeds to Lough Neagh Rescue. Please come along for a good nights craic and support your local lifeboat. Saturday 27th July Annual Boat Rally BBQ Battery Bar. All proceeds go to Lough Neagh Rescue. Sunday 28th July Ardboe Station Open Day.…

  • Gruelling challenge to swim Lough Neagh

    From:Lurgan Mail http://www.lurganmail.co.uk/community/community-news/gruelling-challenge-to-swim-the-lough-1-5269554 Two Lurgan lads are taking part in the challenge of a lifetime, swimming across the chilly waters of Lough Neagh in aid of charity. Gordon Hamill and Gerard Martin are no strangers to extreme challenges but swimming the expanse of Ireland’s largest lake must be one of the toughest yet. If you…

  • Dungannon Tesco Store Collection

    A big thank you to Tesco Dungannon for letting Lough Neagh Rescue hold a Collection at the store on Friday 7th June. A total of £217.00 was raised. Also a huge thanks to all the customers of Tesco that donated on the day. All proceeds are very much appreciated.

  • Martin Kidd Fundraiser

    The work colleagues of the Late Martin Kidd (LNR Member) held a fundraiser for Lough Neagh Rescue in Martin’s Memory. They attended a golf outing at Allen Park Golf Club and gathered at Moe’s Grill in Antrim for a meal where they managed to raise £105.00 in Martin’s Memory. Thank you all for your donation…