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

Category: Announcements
  • Callout 646

    HM Coastguard tasked LNR at 17:21 to the aid of a sailing yacht in difficulty at the mouth of the Six Mile Water River. The Antrim Bay Lifeboat launched and proceeded to the casualty vessel which had run aground and shortly thereafter was able to free itself. After a quick assessment and receiving confirmation from […]


  • Callout 645

    HM Coastguard paged LNR at 20:26hrs and requested the launch of the lifeboats to the aid of 2 persons on-board a speedboat with engine difficulties located outside Kinnego marina. With the vessel drifting towards rocks both the Ardboe and Kinnego lifeboats were requested to launch. Both lifeboats launched swiftly and the Kinnego lifeboat proceeded to […]


  • Carnaghts Primary School fair

    Tonight we have been invited to Carnaghts Primary School fair to promote Water Safety to the children. If your in the area, please stop by and have a chat with the crew.


  • St Comgalls GAC Antrim family open day

    We are down supporting St Comgalls GAC Antrim family open day. Why not pop down and say hello. We are here until 4.00pm today. Lots of activities for everyone.


  • 5 Mile and 10k Run

    Can we take this opportunity to thank everyone for supporting our 5 Mile and 10k Run. It’s was a HUGE success. To all our sponsors Paul Berry Group Training, John J Donnelly M.B.E, Shivers Bathroom Interiors and Techmac Industrial Supplies, Asda Antrim and Tesco Antrim. Thank you for making the run possible. Thanks must go […]


  • Callout 644

    HM Coastguard paged LNR at 17:41hrs and requested the launch of the lifeboat to the aid a yacht that was reported as having run aground close to Rams Island. Whilst on route to the search area an update was received that the casualty vessel had regained propulsion and was able to make its way to […]


  • Callout 643

    HM Coastguard paged LNR at 15:34hrs and requested the launch of the Kinnego and Ardboe lifeboats to the aid of 2 persons on board a Bayliner pleasure craft which was experiencing engine difficulties and drifting in the area of Silver Hill. Both lifeboats launched and commenced a search, whilst on route to the search area […]


  • Swift Water and Flood response training

    Some of our crew from all 3 stations met up today at Benburb to carry out some swift water and flood response training. It’s always great to have an opportunity to meet up with other crew and keep our skills and knowledge fresh and up to date.


  • RLSS Northern Ireland

    Working along side RLSS UK Northern Ireland Branch today at the Lisburn Primary Schools gala promoting water safety.


  • Greystone Primary School

    Tonight we are supporting Greystone Primary School Antrim’s PTA open night.