An RNLI crew in Cork are to be honoured for gallantry after they saved six lives.

The gardaí and coast guard will today undergo a training exercise on and offshore in the vicinity of Machaire Gathlán Pier, Bunbeg, Co Donegal.

Castletownbere's RNLI conducted a successful search operation this afternoon after a tourist was reported missing.

Rescuers have evacuated a fishing crew from their stricken vessel despite treacherous weather conditions off the Cork coast.