Howth RNLI pagers sounded at 6.10pm Friday, July 3 2021 to reports of a small fishing vessel with three people on board who were stranded in the vicinity of Lambay Island due to mechanical problems. The Howth RNLI all weather lifeboat and volunteer crew launched 12 minutes later and rapidly made it's way to the sceneWeather conditions at the time gave good visibility but there was a two to three metre swell and the casualty vessel was anchored off a lee shore sound of Lambay Island. Speaking following the callout, Stephen Harris, Howth RNLI Deputy Launch Authority said: 'We were delighted to help the 3 people this evening, they all had their lifejackets and safety gear. They dropped anchor and called for help as soon as they encountered engine difficulties, we were happy to assist.' The RNLI continues to provide an on call 24/7 search and rescue lifeboat service.

Source: Irish Independent July 09, 2021 22:18 UTC