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

Due to the unseasonable weather we have decided to postpone this event to later in the year, please feel free to contact us direct using the Contacts page of this site for more details.

Members of Lough Neagh Rescue were paged at 18.26 by HMGC. A vessel had been reported missing on the Lower River Bann. As crew were arriving at the lifeboat stations HMCG called off the search, as the vessel had arrived safely at its destination.

Members of Lough Neagh Rescue were paged at 18.36 by HMCG. Members of the public reported sighting a flare along the southern shore of Lough Neagh. Two lifeboats were launched and a shore crew was dispatched to the area. The search was terminated by HMCG at 19.15 as further reported sightings indicated the object moving…

Members of Lough Neagh Rescue were tasked by HMCG at 14.36 to Coney Island. Kinnego Harbour Master, concerned that the warden on Coney Island had not made any contact, raised the alarm. One lifeboat was launched and sent to Coney Island. The crew arrived on Coney Island to find the warden safe and well. The…

Members of Lough Neagh Rescue were tasked by HMCG at 22.32. A member of the public had contacted the Coastguard to say that a jet ski was in trouble in Kinnego Bay. One lifeboat was launched as well as a shore crew. The lifeboat searched the Kinnego Bay area while the shore crew searched from…

Members of Lough Neagh Rescue were paged at 15.45 to an incident off Antrim Marina. HMCG tasked one Lifeboat to attend a cabin cruiser that had run aground on rocks. Upon arrival at the scene, the Lifeboat established that one person had made their way on to the shore whilst two people remained on board…

Ardboe crew gave up their time on Christmas Eve to generate cash for Lough Neagh Rescue, our thanks to these brave souls who not only gave up their time on one of the busiest days of the year but managed to raise £1033.00 from one single collection point….Well Done!

LNR held a Flag Day in Cookstown last Saturday, the collection was a great success and well supported by the local community. Crew collected in the Town centre where £1830 was donated, shoppers in ASDA also had their chance to show support for the Lifeboats and a collection in their Foyer raised a further £770,…

LNR held a Flag Day in Antrim on the 14th November, a substantial number of crew turned out and contributed to the fantastic £1475 lift….Well Done Everyone!!

Members of LNR were tasked to a cabin cruiser which had broken down near Coney Island.  A second Lifeboat was launched as another unit was already assisting a vessel east of Rams Island (Callout 451). The Lifeboat  arrived on scene and towed the vessel back to Kinnego Marina.

Members of LNR were tasked at 15.40 to a cabin cruiser which had broken down east of Rams Island. A Lifeboat was launched and located the vessel which had deployed its anchor. Efforts were made to try and fix the engine but were unsuccessful.  The vessel was then towed back to Crumlin Marina in Sandy Bay.…

Members of LNR were tasked at 14.13 to a Bayliner which had hit rocks east of Croaghan Flat with 3 POB.  Two Lifboats where launched,  One unit was along side the casualty vessel at approximately 14.40 and a crew member was put on board.  The vessel had broken its drive shaft and was towed back to…

Members of Lough Neagh Rescue were tasked at 16.28 to a small vessel with 2 persons on board which had developed engine trouble in Antrim Bay.  One unit was launched and located the casualty 1 mile south west of Antrim Bay. The 2 occupants were taken on board the Lifeboat and their vessel was then towed safely back to Antrim Marina.

Members of Lough Neagh Rescue where tasked  at 22.52 to a Leisure cruiser which had run aground just North and West of  Coney Island. It had been making its way from Coney to Ballyronan Marina when she encountered shallow water and stuck fast on the rocks. Three units where launched. The Lifeboats put crew aboard the casualty vessel…

Crews from the Battery Harbour and Kinnego Bay Stations enjoyed a Teambuilding  evening finished of with Burger and Chips courtesy of Craigavon Watersports Centre, the event proved to be a very worthwhile evening enjoyed by all

Members of LNR were paged at 20.00 to search for a person who had entered the water at Cranfield. KILB, AILB, and Support 1 were launched. A search was carried out along the shore with the help of Police 44. Reports were coming through that the casualty may have entered at Antrim Marina. KILB searched…

Members of LNR were paged at 03.55 to search for a casualty who had entered the water at Cranfield. KILB, AILB, and Support 1 were launched. Members of the Coastguard, NIFRS,  PSNI and Ambulance Service were also on scene. The crew of AILB and Support 1 entered the water and proceeded to search the shore line while…

Members of LNR went to the River Bush in Co.Antrim to help with the search for James Elliott who was swept away when he jumped in to rescue a dog. The members of LNR used Support 2 to search the river banks. He was recovered by another rescue team on Saturday 22nd August.