Search continues for missing skipper

The biggest and most extensive search operation ever undertaken in the state continues at first light today off the coast of Co Wexford

The biggest and most extensive search operation ever undertaken in the state continues at first light today off the coast of Co Wexford

Tuesday's sinking of the Rising Sun has claimed two local fishermen from Kilmore Quay, while an army diver searching for the vessel is missing since Thursday.

The search meanwhile continues today for both the skipper of the Rising Sun, Pat Colfer and the 47 year old diver and father of two, Billy O Connor.

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