Crew rescued from fishing boat off Kerry coast

Eight crew members from a French fishing boat have been rescued in the early hours of this morning.

Eight crew members from a French fishing boat have been rescued in the early hours of this morning.

The Valentia lifeboat and Dingle coastguard were alerted at around 3am that the boat was in difficulties in Dingle Harbour.

The captain of the vessel, and another crew member have remained aboard until the boat can be towed to safety.

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