Valentia Island search resumes for missing fisherman

A search is resuming off Valentia Island in Co Kerry for a fisherman missing since last night.

The 32-year-old, who was part of an angling group on the shore, entered the water off some rocks at 10.50pm. The alarm was raised immediately.

The Shannon Rescue Helicopter, Valentia lifeboat and the local Knightstown Coastguard Unit all searched the water around the northern side of the island until the early hours.

Searching was then suspended for the night, but is getting underway again this morning.

The Waterford rescue helicopter has joined Valentia lifeboat and the Knightstown coastguard in the operation.