Spanish fishing vessel detained off south coast

The Irish Navy has detailed a Spanish fishing trawler suspected of operating illegally.

The Carmen Covello was detained by the LE Aisling last night around 90 miles off the south coast.

The vessel was escorted to Cobh in Co Cork, where it is due to be inspected today by officials from the Department of the Marine.

The captain of the boat is also due to appear before a special sitting of Cobh District Court later today.