Fethard RNLI came to the aid of two people on Saturday afternoon (20 May) after their 20ft boat broke down.
The volunteer crew were requested to launch their inshore D class lifeboat by the Irish Coast Guard at approximately 2.45 pm. The sailors raised the alarm after their boat encountered engine difficulties and broke down north of Templetown Bay at Stonewall Bay, south of Duncannon.
The lifeboat helmed by Mick Roche and with crew members Thomas Stafford and Mick Cooper onboard, launched immediately and made their way to the scene.
Weather conditions at the time were good with flat calm seas, a Force 1 south easterly wind with good visibility and some cloud.
On arrival, the crew observed that both onboard were wearing lifejackets and were safe and well.
Having assessed the situation, a decision was made to tow the vessel to the nearest safe port at Passage East.
Speaking following the call out, Fethard RNLI Helm Mick Roche said: ‘The two onboard reacted as they should when they encountered engine problems and raised the alarm, and we would commend them for being prepared by having a means of communication and for wearing their lifejackets.