Two men rescued from boat in Galway Bay

The RNLI lifeboat rescued two men from a powerboat which experienced engine failure in Galway Bay this evening.

The RNLI lifeboat rescued two men from a powerboat which experienced engine failure in Galway Bay this evening.

The inshore lifeboat towed the vessel to Ballyvaughan pier in Co Clare.

Both men were wearing lifejackets and did not require medical assistance.

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Lorna Siggins

Lorna Siggins

Lorna Siggins is the former western and marine correspondent of The Irish Times