ireland

Search for fisherman missing off Sligo coast

Search For Fisherman Missing Off Sligo Coast
The Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter R118, Killybegs Coast Guard Unit, and RNLI lifeboats from Bundoran, Aranmore, Ballyglass and Sligo, are involved in the search.
Share this article

By Cillian Sherlock, PA

Rescuers are searching for a missing fisherman in waters off Co Sligo.

A member of the public alerted search teams about the missing man on Thursday evening.

Malin Head Coast Guard is co-ordinating the search off Mullaghmore.

It is believed the fisherman fell overboard from a vessel, with the search concentrating in the area off Mullaghmore and into Donegal Bay.

The Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter R118, Killybegs Coast Guard Unit, and RNLI lifeboats from Bundoran, Aranmore, Ballyglass and Sligo, are involved in the search.

A number of local fishing vessels have also supported the search.

Newsletter

Message submitting... Thank you for waiting.

Our apps

Our PARTNERS