100 help search for fishermen

MORE THAN 100 people combed cliffs and beaches along the south-east yesterday for two missing fishermen from the Maggie B vessel which sank 8.6 kilometres south of Hook Head on Wednesday.

The two are skipper Glenn Cott, 30, from Ballycotton in Co Cork, and Polish national Jan Sankowski, 45.

Kriston Pawtowski, a Polish crew member in his early 30s, was found clinging to a liferaft - suffering from severe shock and hypothermia - at 11.55pm.

Lifeboats from counties Waterford and Wexford, fishing vessels and a coast guard helicopter also took part in the search, which was co-ordinated by the LÉ Ciara.

On Saturday, family members of Glenn Cott were taken to the location where the boat sank. They laid a wreath while prayers were said for Jan Sankowski.

The search for the men is due to continue today.