Seven Rescued From Cruiser On Lough Derg

Photo (c) Lough Derg RNLI

7 people have been rescued from a cruiser on Lough Derg.

The 20 foot boat had suffered engine failure and was drifting towards rocks, west of Garrykennedy Harbour.

5 children and 2 adults were onboard.

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A small speedboat took the casualty vessel under tow to safe water.

At the request of Valentia Coast Guard, the Lough Derg lifeboat accompanied the boat to Garrykennedy Harbour.