This morning a search operation resumed for two missing fisherman at Quilty
The 26 foot fishing vessel was last seen south of Hag’s Head at around lunchtime yesterday afternoon
The alarm was raised around eight o’clock last night as the men – from the Quilty area failed to return on their 12 foot vessel, Lady Eileen as expected after 5pm.
A Search operation was launched immediately involving the Doolin Coastgaurd, Kilkee Marine Search and Rescue and the Waterford Based Coastguard Helicopter
A shoreline search from Liscannor down to Quilty was also conducted and during this a strong smell of diesel was detected in the Spanish Point area along with some debris – but its not known if this is in any way connected to the missing vessel
The co-ordinated search was suspended shortly after one am this morning and resumed at first light
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus John Cooke spoke with Mattie Shannon of the Doolin Coastguard to get the latest information on the search
Parish Priest Kilmurry Ibrickane Fr Pat Larkin explained the shock and concern of the community but said they are trying to retain hope at this difficult time
Spanish Point Councillor Michael Hillery was also at the scene this morning, he spoke about the work going into the seach.
There were emotional scenes at Dublin Airport on Team Ireland’s return from the London 2012 Olympic games yesterday
The athletes were reunited with their family members and friends shortly after 2 o’clock
Team Ireland – secured five medals at the London 2012 games – the best performance since Melbourne in 1956
Katie Taylor received a heroes welcome in her hometown of Bray in Co. Wicklow last evening
An estimated 20,000 people attended the Olympic gold medalists homecoming event on Bray Seafront
Crowds lined the streets of Bray while the boxing champion toured the town in an open top bus as Mike Kelly of www.wicklownews.net explained.
Olympic silver medallist John Joe Nevin last evening described his homecoming reception in Mullingar as a ‘dream come true’
Over 6 thousand people lined the streets of the Westmeath town to welcome back the bantamweight boxer
Led by the Mullingar town band the 23-year-old, and fellow Olympian athlete Joseph Murphy, were given a rapturous greeting – as they drove by in an open top bus
Damien Maher, Deputy Editor of the Westmeath Topic in Mullingar, said the atmosphere in the town was amazing.
On Friday we travelled to Bunratty to find out how local tourism providers are extending an extra special Cead Mile Failte these days – but what’s been the reaction from those touring the county?
John Cooke spoke to some of the crowds passing through Bunratty to find out…
Shannon Camera Club celebrates 35 years of photography with the launch of phase three of their touring photographic exhibition
They are currently exhibiting in The Gallery at Culturlann Sweeney in Kilkee
There will be an opportunity for the public to meet the photographers on in Cultúrlann Sweeney on Wednesday at 6pm
Seamus O’Donoghue , Secretary of Shannon Camera Club and Chairperson Edwin Bailey joined John in studio to talk about the club and encourage people along to their exhibition.
Last Thursday night a man suffered multiple injuries after yet another dog attack
Frankie Coote, Clare ISPCA Warden, joined John in studio and explained that he was called to the scene at a house in Leitrim in Kilmihil where the victim was set upon by the animal
The man and his wife were fostering two dogs and one of them – a Chow Chow – turned on him as he went out to feed both animals
He suffered over 30 bite marks on his arms and body and had to receive hospital treatment
Frankie once again reiterated the importance of keeping dangerous dogs musselled and on leads at all times.
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