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