HISTORICAL FACTS: Lough loc - The Untold Story

UK’s largest lake faces environmental crisis as rescue plans stall

Toxic algae cases in Northern Ireland’s Lough Neagh have tripled since last year, as local fishers’ incomes plummet

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025

Blue-green algae from Lough Neagh displayed during Belfast Photo Festival

It comes as the festival transforms public spaces with more than 30 exhibitions.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

Year’s first cases of blue-green algae confirmed in Lough Neagh

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency said two reports had been made from locations on Lough Neagh and were verified on April 10 and 11.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Mum of missing Michael McGirr says 'days ahead are still vital' as Lough Erne search continues

The boat he was travelling in has been located but Michael remains missing.

Belfast Live · Nov 9, 2022

Mum thanks public for efforts to locate missing Co Fermanagh man as search continues on Lough Erne

The search for Michael McGirr remained ongoing on Wednesday

Belfast Live · Nov 2, 2022

Major search and rescue over fears man has fallen overboard from Stena Line ferry

Multiple emergency services rushed to the scene in the Lough area of Belfast, Northern Ireland, late on Saturday night and are still there this morning. People have been asked to avoid the area

Daily Mirror · Oct 30, 2022

Enagh Lough safety to be addressed following the deaths of two teenagers

Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian died at Enagh Lough after getting into difficulty whilst swimming with friends in late August

Belfast Live · Oct 7, 2022

'Inseparable' teen pals, 16, drowned in lake while celebrating end of summer holidays

Joseph Sebastian and Reuven Simon, both 16, died after getting into difficulty at Enagh Lough near Strathfoyle, County Londonderry, as they celebrated the last hours of the school holidays

Daily Mirror · Aug 30, 2022

Teen boys who drowned in Derry's Lough Enagh named as heartbreaking tributes paid

Joseph Sebastian and Reuven Simon died after getting into difficulty at the lake near Strathfoyle on Monday, August 29

Irish Mirror · Aug 30, 2022

Lough Enagh victims named as Joseph Sebastien and Reuven Simon

"We are extremely heartbroken with the devastating tragedy with the loss of our two youngsters."

Belfast Live · Aug 30, 2022