Coastgaurd brings in Niamhaine

The Coastguard has brought the Niamhaine, and her three members of crew safely into shore at Downing, Co Donegal.

The Coastguard has brought a troubled vessel and her three member crew safely into shore at Downing, Co Donegal.

The crew of the Stranded Niamhaine called for assistance after a pump failed, leaving them to bail the water by hand.

The distress call came shortly after 7am today.

A rescue helicopter was kept on standby at near by Carrig Finn airport.

None of the crew was injured.