The rescue of the survivors was conducted in terrible weather conditions and both the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands awarded medals to the lifeboat crew.

The alarm was raised shortly after 7am when a member of the public heard calls for help at Cliff Fall at Bundoran's West End.

'On a sunny summer’s day, it’s easy to underestimate the risks around the coastline – but the sea and cliffs can be unforgiving'

A passerby heard the swimmer shouting for help, and made an emergency call to the Coast Guard.

Nathan Coughlan also admitted breaking into and robbing churches during a crime spree over a five year period.

The RNLI said they were supporting the search involving three young men.

The search has involved two rescue helicopters, a UK plane and RNLI crews from Waterford, Wexford and Cork

The search involves the RNLI and the Coast Guard helicopter

Search efforts are underway for a man who was reported as falling overboard from a yacht off the Waterford coast.

With demand for its lifesaving services at a high, the charity is putting out its own ‘Mayday’ call, and urging the public to get involved with its national fundraising event, the Mayday Mile.

After a short flight from Waterford Airport, the crew members were winched from the aircraft and trained in handling the hi-line

The woman was an experienced swimmer but her body temperature dropped quickly as hypothermia set in.

The search will continue on Wednesday morning for a woman in her 30s who was also caught up in the same incident.

A search operation is continuing following reports of a person spotted in the water near Wexford Quay overnight

Bundoran RNLI came to the aid of the pair who got into difficulty off Tullan Strand.

The alarm was raised by members of the public shortly after 5pm.

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Friends of Stephen O’Callaghan (55) of Ashburton Hill, Montenotte in Cork have described him as having been a “selfless, kind and gentle” person

A body has been located this morning in a search operation off the Waterford coastline

The search began on Monday afternoon when the kayaker failed to return to shore

The search began on Monday afternoon when the kayaker failed to return to shore

People who are going on day trips are urged to check the weather forecast including tides and to ensure that they have the right equipment for the activity they are about to undertake on the water.

A body has been recovered from the sea off Co Clare as the search for a missing boy resumed for a sixth day

It’s believed the boy had become separated from his family, who then tried to find him

The Garda Water Unit, Coast Guard and RNLI have all been involved in the operation, with the assistance of the Rescue 115 helicopter - and a drone operated by Clare Civil Defence.

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All the events and happenings around the Dunmore East area

All the events and happenings in the Dunmore East area

The body of the man, who was aged in his 60s, will be taken to University Hospital Galway where a post-mortem examination will take place.

RNLI Lifeboat deployed in Tramore last weekend to assist a person in difficulty

Over 350 swimmers expected to take part this year's annual charity swim

Dunmore East remembers brave fishermen whose sacrifice was pivotal in the establishment of Tramore's RNLI lifeboat station 

Howth RNLI's All-Weather Lifeboat went to the scene, along with Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 and Skerries RNLI.

The yacht was located south of Lambay Island.