Girl airlifted to hospital after difficulty swimming in sea off Clare coast

The helicopter landed nearby and later airlifted the casualty to University Hospital Limerick for treatment however her condition is not believed to be serious. Picture: Gavin Browne

A young girl has been airlifted to hospital after she got into difficulty while swimming in the sea off Co Clare this afternoon.

A major search and rescue operation was mounted after a swimmer was reported to be in trouble off Doughmore Beach near Doonbeg.