Three fishermen rescued off Wexford coast

Three crew members were rescued from a fishing vessel after it sunk off the Wexford coast earlier today.

The Rosslare lifeboat was launched shortly after noon and picked up two of the men in the water around a mile off Rosslare Harbour.

Another man was rescued by a fishing boat that was in the area.

All three were taken to shore by Rosslare Lifeboat and transferred to Wexford General Hospital where they are said to be suffering from the early stages of hypothermia.

Commenting on the callout, Rosslare RNLI Lifeboat operations manager Dave Maloney said: "The swift action of the volunteer lifeboat crew and that of the other local vessel saved the lives of these fishermen.

"As we know all too well, boats can sink without a trace in a matter of minutes.

"Thankfully these three men have been brought to safety and we wish them a full recovery from their ordeal."