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Callout 642
At 17:08hrs HM Coastguard tasked LNR to reports of a vessel in difficulty off Gawleys Gate. The casualty vessel was located by Ardboe Lifeboat in the Lady Bay Area. Following an inspection and consent to tow from the skipper on board the vessel the Lifeboat towed the vessel into Gawleys Gate and handed into the […]
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Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey
Tonight we welcomed the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Paul Hamill to our weekly training session. Paul was given a tour of our Antrim station and learned all about our organisation and the services we provide on Lough Neagh and further afield. After learning about the safety aspects of PPE and proper use […]
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Eurofire
Can we thank the staff of Euro Fire for their help and assistance on the purchase of new Fire Extinguishers for our Antrim Station. Very professional and friendly service.
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Allstate NI
Thank you to Allstate for inviting us into their offices today to talk about LNR and what we do. The ‘Environment’ was topic of the day- how to protect it and respect it.
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Callout 641
HM Coastguard paged LNR at 10:09hrs and requested the immediate launch of the Kinnego and Ardboe lifeboats to the aid of 2 persons on board a dredger that was taking on water in the area of Skaddy Tower. Both lifeboats launched swiftly and proceeded to the area, whist on route it was confirmed that the […]
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Callout 640
HM Coastguard paged LNR at 17:05hrs and requested that the Kinnego and Ardboe lifeboats launch to the aid of a yacht that was believed to be aground in the Deerpark area. Both lifeboats launched and commenced the search, the vessel was located by the Kinnego lifeboat where the team liaised with the skipper and confirmed […]
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Car Boot Sale
Lough Neagh Rescue Service & Camping NI are hosting a Car Boot this Saturday 14th April at Kinnego Lifeboat Station, Kinnego Marina.
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Callout 639
HM Coastguard paged LNR at 21:00hrs and requested that all available units respond to Kinnego Marina where a child was reported as missing. Lifeboat and shore crews responded, thankfully the child was located safe and well a short time later. All units stood down and returned to base.
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Christmas tree festival at All Saints
Can we take this opportunity to thank Rev Stephen McBride, Rev Aaron Mcallister and Cynthia Cherry who presented crew members Drew Taggart and Desi Lundy with a cheque for £2000. This money was raised during the Christmas tree festival at All Saints. Can we thank all the members of the church and general public for […]
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Callout 638
HM Coastguard paged LNR at 14:51hrs and requested the Ardboe lifeboat launch to the aid of a small yacht with 3 persons on board that had obtained damage to its rudder just outside of Ballyronan marina. The lifeboat launched and proceeded to the area and located the casualty vessel. Having obtained consent to set up […]
For emergencies on Lough Neagh and it’s tributary rivers call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
