Lahinch swimmer rescued by surf instructor after head injury

Swimmers advised to check with locals before swimming or surfing in rough weather

Ben's Surf Clinic, Lahinch

A swimmer has been airlifted to hospital after she was successfully resuscitated following an accident in Co Clare this afternoon.

It’s understood that the woman sustained a head injury at Lahinch and was reportedly left ‘unresponsive’ for a time. It’s believed she struck her head on rocks while swimming.