RNLI give cliff-jumper a new fleece of life

A sheep which was stranded for two days on a cliff ledge on the rugged West Cork coast has been given a new fleece of life after a daring rescue by crew from one of the country’s busiest lifeboat stations.

It is believed the animal fell from a field above the ledge some time on Saturday.

Several attempts were made to save the animal before the lifeboat crew were called on Monday.