Safety warnings after three young swimmers rescued off Cork coast

Niamh McMahon and Beth Darrer helped in the rescue.

Water safety warnings have been issued ahead of the bank holiday weekend as dramatic details of the rescue of three young swimmers caught in a deadly rip current off Cork emerged.

Beth Darrer, from Clonakilty, was among several people who risked their lives to save the swimmers during the near-tragedy at Inchydoney.