Whether you visit to relax in the magnificent rural setting of beauty and tranquility or participate in our range of services available, Kinnego Marina and Oxford Island fulfils your requirements for an exhilarating day out.
Situated on Lough Neagh beside the Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, Kinnego Marina is the largest marina on the Lough. It boasts a range of associated amenities on site including skippered boat services, quality instruction in sailing and powerboating together with a mix of accommodation. The site offers 90 fully sheltered berths with deep and shallow water access for vessels drawing less than 1.55 metres. There are also 10 moorings.
Assistance is provided for launching boats, stepping masts and other related services. Secured summer and winter storage is provided for 30 boats within the boat park on site.
Fully trained and qualified staff on site offer local knowledge, boat tuition and information on safety on Lough Neath. this includes how to contact HM Coastguard and how to call out the Lough Neagh Rescue Service if any problems are encountered.
From Kinnego marina, access to the North Atlantic can be obtained via the Lower Bann navigation channel at Coleraine.
One of the oldest Yacht Clubs in Northern Ireland, the Lough Neagh Sailing Club is located at the Marina. It was established in 1877.
Kinnego Marina is recognised as a leader in Northern Ireland in the provision of specialist Royal Yachting Association courses. Courses are adapted to meet the specific needs of the client and address the day to day operational problems which may be encountered.
The level of courses offered are:
Courses are open to any person or group wishing to start off in boating or to enhance and develop existing boating skills.
Previous Clients Include:
Accommodation
A mix of accommodation is available at Kinnego Marina which offers the visitor good facilities along with a central location for outdoor leisure activities.
Waterside House Residential & Activity Centre
This thirty bed hostel overlooks the Lough and is fully approved by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. it is an ideal location for groups of ten or more in safe, attractive surroundings. The accommodation, which is dormitory-style and tastefully furnished, can be on a full board, bed & breakfast or self-catering basis. An equipped play area is located in the grounds of the hostel.
Kinnego Caravan and Camping Park
this fully serviced site is adjacent to the marina with a modern shower and laundry block. It has ten touring caravan pitches with electric hook-up and can accommodate up to thirty tents.
Excellent shopping is available close by in Lurgan only two miles away. the Parks' location just off the M1 means it is ideal for those wishing to sample the outdoor life in the heart of Northern Ireland.
BOAT TRIPS ON LOUGH NEAGH
Relax and enjoy a boat trip on the fully enclosed Master McGra and experience the delightful shoreline and islands of the largest inland waterway in the British Isles.
The Master McGra is a 10 metre cruiser, which can seat twelve passengers. The vessel is fully equipped to meet the highest safety standards and is skippered by fully qualified staff.
Trips are available from April - October and normally last 1/2 - 1 hour. Weather permitting, boat trips leave Kinnego Marina every Saturday and Sunday afternoons during the operating season and also on weekdays by prior arrangement.
PRIVATE CHARTER OF MASTER McGRA
The Master McGra with skipper is also available for private hire for business meetings, corporate hospitality, wedding photos, birthday parties and school groups. Hot and cold catering is available on request.
HOW TO FIND US
Situated on Lough Neagh on the edge of the Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, Kinnego Marina is a magnificent rural setting of beauty and tranquillity, giving striking views over the Lough and the distant hills of Tyrone and Antrim.
OPENING TIMES
April - September: 9.00am - 9.00pm
October - March: 9.00am - 5.00pm
For further details contact:
Paddy Prunty or Paul Magee
Tel/Fax: (028) 3832 7573
Mobile: 07774 811248
email: kinnego.marina@craigavon.gov.uk
