Weather continues to hamper search for missing fisherman

Bad weather is continuing to hamper efforts to conduct searches of the wrecks of the two fishing vessels that sank off the south-east coast two weeks ago.

Divers had been hoping a break in the weather yesterday would allow them to search the Pere Charles off Hook Head

They were also on standby to search the location off Ram Head where the Honeydew II is believed to have gone down.

However, poor diving conditions prevented the searches from taking place.

The Coastguard is hoping fresh efforts can be made later today if the conditions are favourable.