Wexford RNLI launched this morning (Wednesday 25 August) to rescue three people after their powerboat suffered engine failure.
The volunteer crew launched their inshore lifeboat at 10.12am and arrived at the scene to assess the situation five minutes later.
All three on board the powerboat were found to be in good health.
The lifeboat crew set up a tow and the three people were safely brought ashore at 10.27am with no injuries.
Weather conditions at the time were calm, with a Force 2 north-easterly wind and good visibility.
Speaking following the callout, Wexford RNLI press officer Lorraine Galvin said: “We would advise water users to ensure your boat equipment and engine are in good working order and to always carry a means of communication.
“If anyone sees anyone in difficulty on or near the water, ring 999/112 and ask for the coastguard.”
Elsewhere on the East Coast, Skerries RNLI were tasked on Monday morning (23 August) to investigate reports of a raft adrift near Lambay island.
The raft reported by a fishing vessel in the area turned out to be a small sailing dinghy that had come adrift from a mooring somewhere.
With patches of heavy fog in the area, the boat presented a collision hazard to other vessels in the area so the decision was taken to bring it back to Skerries.
Speaking about the callout, Skerries RNLI press officer Gerry Canning said: “Thankfully there was nobody in trouble in this instance. However, the fishing vessel made the right call contacting the coastguard to report it.”