Menu
02/11/2010
Hunt For Second Fisherman Resumes
The search for the nephew of a fisherman found drowned in Co Donegal yesterday, has resumed this morning.
Fisherman Robert McLaughlin 'Jackie' went missing yesterday while off the Malin Head coast.
His 65-year-old uncle Edward Doherty's body was recovered from the sea after their boat ran aground on rocks near the Glengad area.
Both men, believed to be experienced fishermen, had left Portaleen pier early yesterday morning in thier 26-foot trawler, named 'The Jennifer'. They two men are from Ross Head near Malin Head.
The wreckage of 'The Jennifer' fishing boat was located yesterday.
RNLI Lifeboat crews from Lough Swilly and Portrush, assisted by the Coastguard helicopter and local fishing vessels, located the missing boat in about 30 metres of water. It was towed ashore last night for further examination.
Weather conditions had deteriortated rapidly last night despite being reported to be good at the time. However, a gale warning was issued and heavy swells and poor visibility hindered search efforts.
The alarm was raised at around 10.45am when another fisherman saw a body in the sea. The fishing boat was towed to shore last night.
Today's rescue attempt follows an incident this weekend when two young fishermen were found in a liferaft 13 miles north of Belderrig, Co Mayo.
According to the RNLI, their fishing vessel had capsized and, unable to raise the alarm, the two men spent 10 hours at sea in a liferaft waiting for help.
A Ballyglass lifeboat crew member raised the alarm when the pair had not returned to shore on Saturday night.
The rescue crews headed to the area where the fishermen were understood to be recovering pots from the water. The helicopter crew spotted the liferaft with the two men onboard and communicated the position to the lifeboat, which was nearby. The men had managed to remove their wet clothes and had put on plastic sacks to keep warm. They were recovered onto the lifeboat and taken to Ballyglass to recover.
Lifeboat Coxswain JT Gaughran said: "These two young men were extremely lucky. There had been nobody out searching for them until our Crew Member, John Walsh, who is an experienced fisherman, raised the alarm. Things can go wrong very quickly out at sea and every second counts. Thankfully, conditions were moderate and once the search was underway they were spotted quickly."
(DW)
Fisherman Robert McLaughlin 'Jackie' went missing yesterday while off the Malin Head coast.
His 65-year-old uncle Edward Doherty's body was recovered from the sea after their boat ran aground on rocks near the Glengad area.
Both men, believed to be experienced fishermen, had left Portaleen pier early yesterday morning in thier 26-foot trawler, named 'The Jennifer'. They two men are from Ross Head near Malin Head.
The wreckage of 'The Jennifer' fishing boat was located yesterday.
RNLI Lifeboat crews from Lough Swilly and Portrush, assisted by the Coastguard helicopter and local fishing vessels, located the missing boat in about 30 metres of water. It was towed ashore last night for further examination.
Weather conditions had deteriortated rapidly last night despite being reported to be good at the time. However, a gale warning was issued and heavy swells and poor visibility hindered search efforts.
The alarm was raised at around 10.45am when another fisherman saw a body in the sea. The fishing boat was towed to shore last night.
Today's rescue attempt follows an incident this weekend when two young fishermen were found in a liferaft 13 miles north of Belderrig, Co Mayo.
According to the RNLI, their fishing vessel had capsized and, unable to raise the alarm, the two men spent 10 hours at sea in a liferaft waiting for help.
A Ballyglass lifeboat crew member raised the alarm when the pair had not returned to shore on Saturday night.
The rescue crews headed to the area where the fishermen were understood to be recovering pots from the water. The helicopter crew spotted the liferaft with the two men onboard and communicated the position to the lifeboat, which was nearby. The men had managed to remove their wet clothes and had put on plastic sacks to keep warm. They were recovered onto the lifeboat and taken to Ballyglass to recover.
Lifeboat Coxswain JT Gaughran said: "These two young men were extremely lucky. There had been nobody out searching for them until our Crew Member, John Walsh, who is an experienced fisherman, raised the alarm. Things can go wrong very quickly out at sea and every second counts. Thankfully, conditions were moderate and once the search was underway they were spotted quickly."
(DW)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
09 January 2015
Body Of Man Recovered From Harbour
A man's body has been recovered from Howth Harbour, it has been reported. According to RTÉ, the man is understood to have been a local fisherman but earlier this morning, he got into difficulty after he fell between two trawlers. His body, which is said to have been in the water "for some time", was recovered by a local lifeboat crew.
Body Of Man Recovered From Harbour
A man's body has been recovered from Howth Harbour, it has been reported. According to RTÉ, the man is understood to have been a local fisherman but earlier this morning, he got into difficulty after he fell between two trawlers. His body, which is said to have been in the water "for some time", was recovered by a local lifeboat crew.
11 April 2016
Three Fishermen Rescued In Co Cork
Three fishermen have been rescued from a sinking trawler in Co Cork. The men were recovered from the water at Kinsale Harbour after their vessel began sinking at around 6pm on Sunday. The Kinsale RNLI lifeboat attended the scene and rescued the Portuguese fishermen. The crew were left shaken, however no injuries were reported.
Three Fishermen Rescued In Co Cork
Three fishermen have been rescued from a sinking trawler in Co Cork. The men were recovered from the water at Kinsale Harbour after their vessel began sinking at around 6pm on Sunday. The Kinsale RNLI lifeboat attended the scene and rescued the Portuguese fishermen. The crew were left shaken, however no injuries were reported.
19 November 2007
Lifeboat Saves Cork Harbour Kayak Man
A man was rescued after his kayak capsized in Cork harbour on Sunday morning. It is understood that the incident happened around 10.45am on Sunday. The man is believed to have been in the water for more than half-an-hour before Crosshaven lifeboat picked him up. He was taken to Cork University Hospital to be treated for hypothermia.
Lifeboat Saves Cork Harbour Kayak Man
A man was rescued after his kayak capsized in Cork harbour on Sunday morning. It is understood that the incident happened around 10.45am on Sunday. The man is believed to have been in the water for more than half-an-hour before Crosshaven lifeboat picked him up. He was taken to Cork University Hospital to be treated for hypothermia.
08 November 2019
RNLI Carries Out Two Medical Evacuations From Aran Islands
RNLA crews carried out two medical evacuations from the Aran Islands following calls for help on Wednesday 06 November. In a busy morning for lifeboat crews, a man and woman were both transferred for medical attention safely. The Irish Coast Guard made the first emergency call at around 11.
RNLI Carries Out Two Medical Evacuations From Aran Islands
RNLA crews carried out two medical evacuations from the Aran Islands following calls for help on Wednesday 06 November. In a busy morning for lifeboat crews, a man and woman were both transferred for medical attention safely. The Irish Coast Guard made the first emergency call at around 11.
03 May 2019
Fishermen Rescued After Trawler Catches Fire Off Wicklow Coast
Three fishermen have been rescued after their trawler caught fire 30 miles off the coast of County Wicklow yesterday afternoon, Thursday 02 May. Lifeboat crews from Arkow and Wicklow RNLI responded to the emergency shortly before 4pm, evacuating the men from the 14-metre vessel.
Fishermen Rescued After Trawler Catches Fire Off Wicklow Coast
Three fishermen have been rescued after their trawler caught fire 30 miles off the coast of County Wicklow yesterday afternoon, Thursday 02 May. Lifeboat crews from Arkow and Wicklow RNLI responded to the emergency shortly before 4pm, evacuating the men from the 14-metre vessel.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry in the southeast at first otherwise widespread light rain or drizzle for most. It will turn mostly dry towards dawn, although a few patches of light rain or drizzle continuing, mainly in the southwest. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
