Search for missing fisherman continues

A navy ship has joined the search for a fisherman missing off the Kerry coast.

The 46 year old Spaniard fell overboard yesterday evening during gale force winds and large swells

The search is continuing for the fisherman who fell overboard south west of the Blasket Islands.

The 46-year-old Spaniard was on-board a boat currently operating from Castletownbere in West Cork.

He was reported as falling overboard around 6.30pm last night, and a search was mounted by the Valentia RNLI Lifeboard and the Irish Coastguard helicopter, Rescue 115.

The LE Aisling is also due at the scene to help in the search this morning.

Weather conditions are described as poor.