Family 'indebted to RNLI' after dramatic Cork coast rescue

A keen sailor who was plucked from the sea along with four young family members after their boats capsized in a squall off Cork now plans to take part in the RNLI’s Mayday Mile fundraiser to help the life-saving service

Peter Connon, centre, and volunteer lifeboat crew from Youghal Erik Brooks and Liam Keogh, who were involved in the rescue, with Harry Connan (14), Michael Doherty (14) , Laura Connan (13) and James Connan (14) at Knockadoon pier, East Cork. Picture: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

A keen sailor who was plucked from the sea along with four young family members after their boats capsized in a squall off Cork says he will be forever indebted to the RNLI for saving their lives.

Peter Connon now plans to take part in the RNLI’s Mayday Mile fundraiser to help the life-saving service which is preparing for one of its busiest summers ever.