Fisherman rescued from trawler off West Cork coast

The casualty, who was taken to Cork University Hospital, is said to be "in good spirits".

Irish Coastguard helicopter Rescue 115 attended the scene this morning.

The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter completed a long-range medical evacuation operation off the south west coast of Ireland early this morning.

The crew of Rescue 115 was tasked at around 6.00am and requested to proceed to a location 70 nautical miles (130 kilometres) south west of Castletownbere in Cork.