Achill Island RNLI were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to assist with the medical evacuation of a casualty from Clare Island yesterday afternoon.
The all-weather lifeboat launched at 1.20pm.
On arrival at the Port in Clare Island the casualty was assessed by the crew, taken onboard the lifeboat and brought to Roonagh Pier for onward transfer to hospital by the awaiting National Ambulance Service.
The lifeboat and her crew then made their return Achill Island, arriving back at the station at 4pm.
Speaking after the call out, Achill Island RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager, Ciaran Needham says volunteer crews are always happy to respond to a call for help from Clare Island, particularly during this busy season as tourists visit the island.
