Three divers rescued off Co Clare coast

Three divers were rescued yesterday after getting into difficulties off the Clare coast.

Three divers were rescued yesterday after getting into difficulties off the Clare coast.

The three men in their 30s were flown by Shannon Rescue helicopter to Galway Regional Hospital.

It is believed they were diving off the coast at Kilkee and surfaced too quickly.

They were taken to the decompression chamber at the hospital and were later released.

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