A flare for every R116 crew member

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.

Lifeboats from Dunmore East, Tramore, Fethard, and Kilmore Quay, along with the Dunmore East Coast Guard, came together to pay tribute to the late Captain Dara Fitzpatrick and Captain Mark Duffy, and to missing winch operator Paul Ormsby and winchman Ciarán Smith.

The ceremony, which took place to the sound of bagpipes, was held yesterday in Dunmore East at 1.30pm.