The lifeboat under helm Chris Collins with crew Paddy Moloney, Sean Walsh and Riona Casey, launched at 8.04pm, in moderate to rough sea conditions at the time.

As summer approaches, Roisin Burke talks to open-water swimming instructor Monika Power about the importance of safety precautions when planning to take to the water around Cork.

"They came to us and asked how can we do this with swimming.” 

Footage from the scene has been shared which shows the yacht alight. 

A person was rescued after getting into difficulty in the water by Claycastle Beach in Youghal. A number of emergency services were involved in the care and treatment of the individual who was brought back to shore by Cork County beach lifeguards.

MORE than 170 accidents were prevented on beaches across Cork County in one weekend this month, according to figures provided by Cork County Council’s Beach Lifeguard Team.

People are being reminded to be extra vigilant when in the water at beaches along Cork's coast. Last weekend alone the beachguards at Inchydoney had to perform five rescues and 22 assists. They treated a further two people with concussions.

Educate yourself on water safety this summer, says EIMEAR HUTCHINSON, who shares some advice and tips as we prepare to head to the beach in the months ahead

As the schools break for the summer holidays, our beaches and coastlines will get busier. CHRIS DUNNE talks to Cork County Council Safety Officer to get some advice on how to stay safe

THE Courtmacsherry Lifeboat was tasked this afternoon after a wind surfer was spotted struggling to return to shore. A member of the public raised the alarm at around 4. 20pm after seeing him in difficulty off Wood Point.

WATER sports enthusiasts are being reminded to take all safety precaution when planning activities, after four paddleboarders were rescued after being swept out to sea in west Cork at the weekend.

The 'Do Not Swim' warning from Cork County Council has been removed on Thursday for two beaches while a third beach is down graded to an advisory.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling for additional water quality monitoring at beaches where there are large numbers of year-round swimmers.

Water safety organisations have teamed up with Local Authorities to highlight the danger of using inflatable toys in open water ahead of what is likely to be a busy summer at the seaside.

GEARING up for what it expects to be a busy summer, the RNLI has launched its Mayday Mile campaign in a bid to raise much-needed funds.

A family were rescued from the water at Garretstown on Saturday by surfers who brought two children and two adults safely back to shore.

THE Irish Coast Guard is warning people to be conscious of water safety now that the 5km travel restrictions have been lifted. Since yesterday, people are able to travel countywide, or 20km from their own home if living close to a county boundary.

Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide assistance to an injured woman late last night.

CALLS have been made for restrictions on the use of inflatable devices at sea following a string of incidents in Cork and across the globe that have put lives at risk.

A CORK teenager who, along with friends, took part in the rescue of two people on the Cork coast on Sunday has said it was a case of “right place, right time”.

LATEST: A GROUP of Cork teeneagers have been commended for the part they played in a dramatic double rescue this evening.

AS we enter peak summer season, Cork lifeguards are reminding the public to be aware of dangers in and near water.

A 35-year-old man, who is understood to be from Cork City, is in a very serious condition in hospital with possible spinal injuries following a diving incident at Nohoval Cove near Kinsale today.

A man in his 30s is in critical condition after a diving accident at Nohoval Cove in Cork.

CORK City Council has warned bathers not to swim in the river at Ballincollig Regional Park after two girls got into difficulty and had a lucky escape.

Two people were taken to hospital following an incident on a Cork beach this afternoon.

People in Cork are being asked to identify areas that are commonly used for swimming to ensure they can be managed properly.

Cork harbour-based boat building company Safehaven Marine has released new footage of the cargo ship that has been dubbed the 'ghost ship' after washing up on the rocks at Ballycotton.

Environmental Scientists have visited a 'ghost ship' that became lodged on rocks near Ballycotton during Storm Dennis.

Coxwain Dean Hegarty may only be 25 years old next week but he has already shown extraordinary leadership in his role as an RNLI volunteer.

THE father of a young Mallow boy who drowned in a swimming pool in Spain has said his family can take some comfort from helping to prevent a similar tragedy visiting other parents.

THE mother of toddler Avery James Greene, who tragically drowned in a pool in Spain last August, is campaigning to get young children state-funded swim lessons to prevent her heartbreaking reality happening to another family.

The Polish diver who lost his life diving in Drakes Pool on Sunday has been named as Piotr Pieciak, who had been living in Crosshaven for the past eight years with his wife and children.

Cork City Fire Brigade responded to call out down the Marina this evening when emergency services were requested after a man jumped into the River Lee to save his dog.

A DIVER passed away this evening in a tragic accident after he was brought to the surface unconscious.

THREE Cork fisheries officers will receive an Irish Water Safety Award for saving a drowning man's life. Stephen Kiely, Sean Cremin and Tomás O’Riordan saved the life of a man who was in difficulty in the River Lee.

THE Kinsale RNLI crew said featuring on popular BBC documentary Saving Lives at Sea was a wonderful opportunity for their many benefactors and to see the work they are supporting.

CORK City Council has yet to assess what action it will take on the broken weir at Ballincollig it has inherited from Cork County Council.

MORE than €19,000 has been raised through a Gofundme page for the Greene family who lost their little boy Avery in a tragic pool accident while on holidays in Spain on Monday, August 12.

A WATER safety warning has been issued ahead of the busy Bank Holiday weekend, with Water Safety Ireland asking people to only swim in lifeguarded waterways.

Seven beaches across Cork county have been awarded Blue Flag status for the 2019 bathing season, confirming they adhere to stringent requirements, high standards and strict compliance in relation to water quality, safety, and facilities.

CORK’S first Beach Lifeguard Academy has been launched by Cork County Council. The aim of the academy is to bolster the numbers of lifeguard recruits for beaches across the county.

THREE rescuers, who saved people from drowning in Cork, will today receive awards at the Irish Water Safety’s National Awards Ceremony in Dublin Castle. Thirty-six lives were saved from drowning by rescuers who will receive recognition at 2.