The volunteer crew of Aran Islands RNLI were asked to launch their all-weather Severn class lifeboat last night, (Sunday 21 November) at 8.17 pm by the Irish Coast Guard.
A resident on the neighbouring Island of Inis Meáin was in need of further medical attention.
The lifeboat launched under Coxswain John O'Donnell and a full crew and headed straight for Inis Meáin.
Weather conditions at the time of launching were good with calm seas, clear visibility, and a light northerly breeze.
Once at the pier, the crew brought the patient safely aboard following Covid-19 health and safety guidelines. The lifeboat then headed straight for Rossaveal Harbour and transferred the casualty into the care of the waiting ambulance crew.
Speaking after the call out, Aran Islands RNLI Coxswain John O'Donnell said: ‘We want to wish the person we helped this evening a speedy recovery. There was a great response time from our volunteers tonight which meant we could get the patient on his way to receive the medical attention he needed quickly.