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

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  • Call Out 464

    Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 21.00 to a cruiser with four persons onboard which was adrift outside Kinnego Bay. One unit was returning to base after a training exercise at Kinnego and quickly arrived on scene. The cruiser was then towed back to Kinnego Marina.


  • Call Out 463

    Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 17.45 to reports that a casualty had fallen off a jet ski near the Discovery Centre and had sustained a head injury. Two units were sent to the scene as well as an ambulance. The casualty was brought ashore on another vessel and was then taken to […]


  • Call Out 462

    Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 16.20 to reports that a boat was aground off Rams Island. Two units were launched and quickly located the casualty vessel. The casualty vessel was then towed back to Kinnego Marina. Lifeboats were back on station at 18.25.


  • I’m a Celebrity comes to Lough Neagh

    The Lough Neagh Partnership are working on a new flagship event for August/September 2010 in the style of ‘Im a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’ and are going to call it ‘Im an MLA Get Me Out Of Here’. It will be held over 2 days on Ram’s Island, Lough Neagh and aims to […]


  • River Safety Cover

    Crew relax during a long day’s Safety Cover in Banbridge, the event was a trial providing professional assistance at pre-arranged events to generate income from new revenue streams. The cover netted £600 and was a success from start to finish.


  • 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 […]