For emergencies on Lough Neagh and it’s tributary rivers call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Callout 517


At 23:45 HMCG tasked both Ardboe & Kinnego lifeboats to a vessel taking on water near Lignaboy Point with one person on board. Ardboe lifeboat arrived on scene, assisted the vessel which had sustained damage to its hull and had taken a lot of water on-board. Crew swiftly took the casualty on-board Ardboe lifeboat and brought them safely to shore.
1 person rescued. Lifeboats back at base 01:45