A surfer is recovering in hospital after he was rescued from the sea at Lahinch in Co Clare this afternoon.

Divers from the Irish Naval Service have recovered a body from the base of a cliff in North Clare this afternoon.

The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat has gone to the aid of a family of four on board a cruiser that was reported aground close to Terryglass Harbour.

UL Hospitals Group has confirmed the reintroduction of visiting restrictions at University Hospital Limerick as they work to manage an outbreak of Covid-19.

A transatlantic jet has made an unscheduled landing at Shannon Airport this afternoon after the crew declared an emergency off the north coast of Ireland.

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), has welcomed the start of construction works on the Springfield Flood Relief Scheme in recent days.

This bank holiday weekend, with more people expected to take part in water-based activities, the RNLI is sharing some advice and top tips to help people stay safe on the water, whether travelling to the coast or visiting inland waters.

In the lead up to the August Bank Holiday weekend Minister of State in the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD, has issued an appeal to anybody engaging in coastal or water-based activity to be attentive to their personal safety and adhere to basic safety measures.