Three people have been rescued from a boat on Lough Derg in County Clare.

Photo (c) Lough Derg

The 30 foot cruiser was adrift in Scariff Bay, southeast of Mountshannon Habour, as its engine failed yesterday afternoon.

Lough Derg RNLI went to their aid and all three on board were unharmed.

It towed the cruiser to Mountshannon Harbour, where it was safely tied.