MAN'S BODY RECOVERED DURING SEA SEARCH OFF COAST OF CLEGGAN

Date Published: 21-Apr-2009

The body of a man has been recovered following a major search operation off the coast of Cleggan in Connemara.It's believed to be that of one of two fishermen missing, and was recovered from the sea off Omey Island at around three o'clock todayA major search operation was launched at half past eleven this morning after a currach was found washed up in Aughrus near the Cleggan area.It's understood the two fishermen took the currach out to sea early today to check on lobster pots.Two RNLI lifeboats, fifteen local boats, a spotter plane and coastguard helicopters from Shannon and Sligo are continuing to search the area for the second man.