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Lough Neagh Rescue

Category: Callouts

  • 2nd Benburb BB

    Every once in a while Lough Neagh Rescue is contacted by an organisation such as a school or youth group. Recently we were contacted by a young man from the 2nd Benburb Boys brigade enquiring if they could visit one of our stations and chat with some of the crew. We always welcome visits to […]

  • Callout 609

    At 20.32Hrs During a routine training night HM Coastguard Tasked Lough Neagh Rescue to search for a vessel or persons in distress in the vicinity of Rams Island. This was due to reports of a red flare being sighted in the area. The Ardboe lifeboat proceeded to the area and commenced a search from the […]

  • Callout 608

    At 19.51Hrs HM Coastguard Tasked Lough Neagh Rescue to search for a cruiser with 3 persons on board which was reported as drifting due to engine failure. The vessel had left Rams Island and was on route to Sandy Bay Marina when they experienced engine failure. Both Ardboe and Kinnego Lifeboats launched and proceeded to […]

  • LNR Tractor Run Thank You

    On behalf of Lough Neagh Rescue Crew, we would like to thank everyone for there support at yesterday’s tractor run. It was a fantastic day with over 100 tractors, lorries and motor bikes taking part. We would like to extend a special thanks to the Grassmen for coming down and supporting us. It was greatly […]

  • LNR Tractor Run

  • Callout 607

    At 16.21hrs HM Coastguard tasked Lough Neagh Rescue to a vessel with 3 persons on board which had engine failure and was drifting in the area of Oxford Island Kinnego. Both the Ardboe and Kinnego Lifeboats launched, when on scene the Kinnego lifeboat made way to the casualty vessel, a tow line was connected and […]

  • Helicopter Exercise

    Members of Lough Neagh Rescue were invited to Ards airport to take part in an exercise with two S92 SAR helicopters, one from HM Coastguard and the other from the Irish Coast Guard. This proved to be a fantastic experience for all those present.

  • Callout 606

    While on a training session, Antrim Bay Lifeboat freed and towed off a boat that had ran aground at the mouth of the six mile river. Boat was returned to safe water and checked over before proceeding on its way. Antrim Lifeboat continued its training session.

  • Callout 605

    HM Coastguard tasked Lough Neagh Rescue at 06:43 to a fishing vessel with 2 persons on board which run aground (in foggy conditions) in the area of Farsnagh Point. The Ardboe lifeboat launched and proceeded to the area with Kinnego lifeboat standing by at immediate readiness. The casualty vessel was located north of Farsnagh point […]

  • Caitríona Lucas

    Lough Neagh Rescue would like to extend their sincere condolences to the family, friends and many colleagues of Caitríona Lucas. May she rest in peace.