Coast Guard and RNLI lead urgent search for fisherman missing off Sligo

Irish Coast Guard.

A search is under way for a missing fisherman in Sligo.

A member of the public alerted the Irish Coast Guard to a boat off the coast of Mullaghmore on Thursday night.

Authorities believe the fisherman fell overboard, and the search is focused on waters off Mullaghmore and into Donegal Bay.

The Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter R118, the Killybegs Coast Guard Unit, and RNLI lifeboats from Bundoran, Arranmore, Ballyglass, and Sligo are continuing the search. 

Several local fishing vessels are also assisting.