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

Category: Callouts
  • Call Out 461

    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 […]


  • Call Out 460

    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 […]


  • Call Out 459

    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 May Ball

    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 […]


  • Pirate Challenge

    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 […]


  • Call Out 458

    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


  • Raft Race 2010 ******CANCELLED******

    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.


  • Callout 457

    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.


  • Callout 456

    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 […]


  • Callout 455

    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 […]