Man’s body recovered off Inishbofin coast

The body of a man has been recovered off the north shore at Cloonamore, Inishbofin in Co Galway.

Malin Head Coast Guard was notified by radio at about 10.15pm last night that a fisherman was overdue and presumed missing off Inishbofin.

A search of the area on the east and north coastline took place, with Coast Guard Helicopter R118 on the scene.

Lifeboats from Clifden RNLI were also launched.

It was confirmed just before midnight that the body of the fisherman had been located by local members of the community on the northern shore of the island.

The man’s remains were transferred to Inishbofin Airfield before being taken by lifeboat to Clifden.