The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter responded to a suspected ship in distress off the southwest coast of Ireland earlier today.
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The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter is currently involved in a long-range operation to assist the crew of a fishing trawler which has suffered engine failure off the Irish coast.
Today, a group of emergency services personnel will set off on an estimated 800km cycle taking in the country's four Coast Guard rescue helicopter bases.