Sea Cadets Lisburn

19/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Former Cadet Kiera! 🎉

Everyone at Lisburn Sea Cadets would like to congratulate our former cadet Kiera on successfully passing out from the Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival School (RNAESS) at HMS Sultan as part of AETQC 25/011.

This is a fantastic achievement and the result of hard work, commitment, and determination. Kiera will now move on to the next phase of her training as an Air Engineering Technician, supporting some of the UK’s most advanced military aircraft.

We are incredibly proud to see former cadets progressing into rewarding careers within the Armed Forces and serving as an inspiration to our current cadets.

⚓ Fair winds and following seas, Kiera – we wish you every success in your future training and career.

14/06/2026

🍳 Veterans Breakfast Fundraiser – Everyone Welcome! 🍳The return of the TS Ulster Fry 💙

Join us on Saturday 1st August from 0900–1200 for a fantastic Veterans Breakfast in support of the Lisburn Mayor’s Charity of the Year – Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. 🚁❤️

Whether you’re a veteran, currently serving, a family member, supporter, or friend, we’d love to see you there for a morning of great food, good company, and community spirit.

All funds raised will go towards supporting the Mayor’s chosen charity, helping Air Ambulance Northern Ireland continue its lifesaving work across our communities.

🪂 And that’s not all!

The breakfast will also help promote our upcoming Charity Skydive on 8th August, where the newly appointed Northern Ireland Sea Cadets District Officer and the new Officer in Charge of Lisburn Sea Cadets will be taking the leap to raise even more money for this incredible cause.

📅 Veterans Breakfast: Saturday 1st August
⏰ 0900–1200
🪂 Charity Skydive: Saturday 8th August

Come along, enjoy a hearty breakfast, meet old friends, make new ones, and help us raise vital funds for a charity that saves lives every day.

Please share this post and help us spread the word!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/northernirelandseacadets?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

RFCA NI
Northern Ireland Sea Cadets
Councillor Brian Higginson
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
The Royal British Legion Ballynahinch Branch
Raymond Corbett
Sea Cadets Northern Area

11/06/2026

Lisburn Adult Volunteer’s take the leap for the Mayors Charity 🪂

Help Carol McClelland raise money to support Air Ambulance Northern Ireland

10/06/2026

At Sea Cadets, our values of inclusion, respect, teamwork, self-belief, and good citizenship are at the heart of everything we do. Our units are, and always will be, places where everyone is welcome, valued, and respected, regardless of their background, race, religion, or beliefs.

We recognise that some of the events and discussions taking place in our communities and online may be unsettling. We want to reassure every cadet that you are an important part of the Sea Cadet family, and that our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all remains unchanged.

With concerns that further disruption may take place this evening, your safety and wellbeing are our highest priority. We encourage all cadets to stay at home, avoid areas where disorder or anti-social behaviour may occur, and not become involved in any activity that could place you or others at risk.

As Sea Cadets, we are known for making responsible choices, showing respect for others, and being positive role models within our communities. The decisions you make today can have a lasting impact on your future, so please think carefully, stay safe, and look after one another.

If you are worried, feel unsafe, or simply need someone to talk to, please reach out to a parent, carer, trusted adult, or a member of your unit staff. You can also contact Childline on 0800 1111 for free, confidential support at any time. If you ever feel in immediate danger, contact the PSNI on 101, or 999 in an emergency.

We look forward to welcoming you back to your unit as soon as it is safe to do so.

Stay safe, look after each other, and continue to be an example of the values that make Sea Cadets such a special organisation.

Lt (SCC) Carol McClelland RNR
District Officer Northern Ireland

08/06/2026

How smart do our cadets look in parade yesterday 👏🏻

08/06/2026

110 years on - we remember. 🕯️

Today, our cadets took part in a moving commemoration marking the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, parading through Belfast city centre to St Anne’s Cathedral.

49,000 Irishmen. 8 books. 8 candles. One name read from each - a small but powerful reminder of the immeasurable sacrifice made during the Great War.

Our cadets were honoured to carry those volumes alongside Army Cadets, in the presence of His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant, the Deputy First Minister, and the Belfast Lord Mayor.

All gave some, some gave all. We will remember them. 🕯️

A sincere thank you to every cadet and CFAV who gave their afternoon to honour those who gave everything.

07/06/2026

🚨 New District Officer Alert! 🚨

A huge congratulations to Lt (SCC) Carol McClelland RNR on her appointment as Northern Ireland District Officer and her promotion from Sub Lieutenant to Lieutenant! 🎉

After seven years keeping us all on our toes as District Training Officer, and more recently taking the helm at Lisburn Sea Cadets, Ma’am is certainly no stranger to the Northern Ireland District. Whether it’s training weekends, inspections, courses, or cadet events, chances are you’ve crossed paths with her at some point!

Now stepping into the top job for the district, we’re excited to see what’s on the horizon under her leadership. One thing’s for sure, Northern Ireland Sea Cadets won’t be standing still!

Congratulations, Ma’am, on your well-deserved promotion and appointment. We wish you every success as District Officer and look forward to the journey ahead.

⚓ Fair winds, following seas, and no pressure… we’re all watching to see what you’ve got planned! 😉

06/06/2026

New Social Media page

Please click on the link below and help us to grow our District Social Media 😊 Insta to follow

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Helping young people build confidence, leadership, teamwork, and life skills through adventure on and off the water. From sailing and rowing, to first aid, engineering, to community events, we support cadets across Northern Ireland to learn and grow.

06/06/2026

Today, we pause to remember the courage, sacrifice, and determination of those who took part in the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944.

On the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day, we honour the servicemen and women who helped secure freedom for future generations. Their bravery on the beaches of Normandy and throughout the campaign remains an enduring example of duty, resilience, and service.

As Sea Cadets, we reflect on the values they embodied and pay tribute to all those who served, sacrificed, and supported the war effort.

Lest we forget.

06/06/2026

🐋 What a day for our cadets!

This afternoon, 2 of our cadets got an incredible behind-the-scenes tour of HNLMS Zeeleeuw (Sea Lion) - a Dutch Walrus-class submarine currently docked in Belfast.

Launched in 1987, entered service in 1990, Zeeleeuw is one of only three submarines of her class - and our cadets got to explore every inch of her.

🔭 Control room
🛏️ Crew bunks (spoiler: they’re tiny - even for officers)
🍽️ Wardroom & Junior Rates Mess
⚙️ Engine room & torpedo hatches
😮 The beds tucked underneath the actual torpedoes…
🚿 Heads & showers (now we know why shower time is limited!)

The crew were incredibly welcoming, and the cadets had plenty of questions - including the important ones: How often can you shower? Is there a gym? And most importantly… What games do you have for the PS5? 🎮😄

One crew favourite? Their ‘happy aerial’ 📡 - when the submarine surfaces, a limited internet connection lets the crew send and receive texts and emails. When you’re at sea for weeks at a time, that brief window of contact with loved ones makes all the difference. Small luxury, huge morale boost! 💙

A massive thank you to the crew of HNLMS Zeeleeuw for such a memorable experience. Opportunities like this are exactly what makes cadet life so special. 🇳🇱⚓ #🇳🇱⚓️