Four flares were let off into the Waterford sky as a wreath was laid at sea in a tribute to the crew members of Irish Coast Guard helicopter R116.

Hundreds of well-wishers paid tribute to the crew of Rescue 116 at a special ceremony today.

TWO kayakers lost their lives at a dangerous weir where lifesaving equipment had been damaged by vandals and was not replaced, a marine casualty investigation revealed.

TWO men suspected of stealing a fishing boat from the harbour at Dunmore East in the early hours of yesterday morning were, reportedly, trying to make their way into Waterford city before their plan was scuppered when the craft got into difficulty.

Civilian divers from Dundalk Sub Aqua Club have joined the search for a Co Louth fisherman who is missing off the Waterford coast.