Rowers rescued on Lough Derg

A search and rescue operaton was launched on Lough Derg this evening after rowers taking part in an international regatta encountered bad weather.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2013 - 22:22

A search and rescue operaton was launched on Lough Derg this evening after rowers taking part in an international regatta encountered bad weather.

A spokesperson for Lough Derg RNLI said 18 five-person racing sculls were racing from Dromineer to Killaloe when inclement conditions were encountered near Parker's Point, forcing many into the water.

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