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

Category: Announcements
  • Callout 513

    Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMCG at 16:49 to a vessel west of Rams Island holding anchor in need of assistance. Both Ardboe and Kinnego lifeboats launched. Ardboe was quickly on scene and assessed that this vessel had broken its rudder and was unable to sail. The casualty was fine but tired. He was […]


  • Lough Neagh Rescue Open Day

    Lough Neagh Rescue Open Day Ardboe Station, Battery Harbour, Ardboe Sunday 29th July 2012 (12pm – 5pm)


  • Ballylifford Primary School Donation

    Lough Neagh Rescue would like to thank the staff and children of Ballylifford Primary School for raising £200. The pupils held a sponsored silence and big breakfast to raise money. Well done to all who took part and a big thank you from LNR.


  • Reagans Bridge Club Donation

    Lough Neagh Rescue would like to thank Reagans Bridge Club, Maghera for there kind donation of £750. Many thanks to all involved.


  • Fundraising At Junction One Antrim

    Lough Neagh Rescue today started a Full Years Fundraising Program at Junction One Antrim. We would like to thank all who donated today and to Junction One for selecting LNR as there charity of the year. A full program of Fundraising events at Junction One will be released in due course.


  • Callout 512

    Lough Neagh Rescue paged by HMCG to a report of a vessel aground at the entrance to Gawleys Gate Quay. Ardboe lifeboat was put on standby while Kinnego Lifeboat arrived on scene to find a Lesiure 22 sailing yacht with 2 POB hard aground. Kinnego Lifeboat refloated the vessel and escorted her back to Kinnego […]


  • Escorting the Olympic Torch

    Lough Neagh Rescue had the honour of escorting the Olympic Flame from Antrim Marina to Ballyronan Marina. Eorann O’Neill from Crumlin carried the Olympic Torch.


  • Callout 511

    Lough Neagh Rescue paged by HMCG at 12:41. Ardboe Lifeboat was put on standby and Kinnego Lifeboat launched immediately. Vessel located near Owen Roe Island with engine problems. The vessel was taken under tow by Kinnego Lifeboat and brought back to Kinnego Marina. The two persons on board were wearing lifejackets. Kinnego Lifeboat back at […]


  • Callout 510

    Lough Neagh Rescue paged by HMCG at 23:17. Ardboe and Kinnego Lifeboats launched immediately. Vessel reported they had left Kinnego 2 hours previously proceeding to Rams Island and had got lost. Vessel was quickly located by Kinnego lifeboat in the vicinity of Tolan’s Flat using RDF (Radio Direction Finder) and escorted back to Kinnego. The […]


  • Callout 509

    Lough Neagh Rescue paged by HMCG at 19:30 with Kinnego Lifeboat launched and underway at 19:36. Vessel reported out of fuel with unknown location only that they had left the Battery Harbour 2 hours previous proceeding to Kinnego Marina. Vessel was located and put under tow 2 miles off Rams island at 19:58. The two […]