An innovative approach to safeguarding the ecological integrity of Lough Neagh has emerged, proposing to grant the waterbody legal 'personhood'. This would afford the lake the same rights and protections as a person, a concept aligned with the Rights of Nature movement. By endowing Lough Neagh with such status, advocates seek to reinforce the commitment to conserving its ecosystem and biodiversity, acknowledging the intrinsic value of the natural world. This strategy holds the potential to serve as a novel mechanism for ensuring environmental conservation and bolstering the legal defenses against activities that may compromise the lake's well-being.