'On a sunny summer’s day, it’s easy to underestimate the risks around the coastline – but the sea and cliffs can be unforgiving'

The operation was launched after the Coast Guard received an emergency call from the man on board the vessel who reported the incident at around 10:40pm on Saturday.

Search efforts are underway for a man who was reported as falling overboard from a yacht off the Waterford coast.

The search will continue on Wednesday morning for a woman in her 30s who was also caught up in the same incident.

The search is continuing for a woman in her early 30s who also went missing after going for a swim.

A search operation is continuing following reports of a person spotted in the water near Wexford Quay overnight

The RNLI and Coast Guard rescue helicopter 116 attended the scene on Monday afternoon.

A body has been recovered from the sea off Co Clare as the search for a missing boy resumed for a sixth day

The Garda Water Unit, Coast Guard and RNLI have all been involved in the operation, with the assistance of the Rescue 115 helicopter - and a drone operated by Clare Civil Defence.

The land, air and sea search resumed on Wednesday morning

The body of the man, who was aged in his 60s, will be taken to University Hospital Galway where a post-mortem examination will take place.

The rescue took place shortly before 5am on Sunday

The yacht was located south of Lambay Island.

Caitríona Lucas died seven years ago while assisting in a search and rescue operation off the coast of Co Clare

The Defence Forces described its response as ongoing