Lough Derg RNLI was called out to assist two people on a 28ft cruiser that ran aground on the lake earlier today the second such incident in less than 24 hours.

The Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat was requested to launch last evening to assist two people on a 32ft cruiser aground close to the entrance to Terryglass Harbour, at the northern end of Lough Derg.

A search and rescue operation was mounted in the Shannon Estuary after two kayakers were reported to be in difficulty.

The Kilrush RNLI lifeboat was called to assist two people after their powerboat lost power in the Shannon Estuary.

The new Clare Civil Defence headquarters was officially opened last evening by Minister Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs.

The Lough Derg RNLI was tasked last evening to assist a person on a 28ft cruiser that suffered engine failure on the lake near Mountshannon on the Clare shore.

Clare County Council has confirmed that a lifeguard service will commence at Lahinch, Spanish Point, Fanore and Kilkee this Saturday.

A recent spate of Jet Ski (Personal Watercraft) infringements into swimming areas, resulting in a greater risk to members of the public and increased demands on Search and Rescue organisations, has prompted five organisations to issue a joint appeal to jet ski users.