Fethard RNLI was called into action at the weekend to come to the assistance of two people onboard a pleasure craft (Pic: Courtesy of RNLI)

THE MEMBERS of Fethard RNLI were called into action over the weekend after a pleasure craft, with two people onboard, got into difficulty after its engine failed off the Wexford coast at around 3.40 p.m. on Sunday.

A spokesperson for the RNLI told the Echo: “The volunteer crew launched the inshore lifeboat at 3.40pm following a request from Waterford Marine Search and Rescue which reported that a 21ft Bayliner pleasure craft with two people onboard had got into difficulty.”

The boat suffered an engine failure at Creadan Head – three miles upriver from Dunmore East.

The D Class lifeboat, helmed by Thomas Stafford, launched at Duncannon and made its way to the scene.

The spokesperson said weather conditions on the water were good and a local fishing vessel aided the operation by providing the lifeboat crew with the exact location of the pleasure craft.

“Once on scene, the lifeboat crew observed that no one was in any immediate danger and began to establish a tow line,” said the spokesperson.

“Fethard RNLI brought the vessel one mile up stream where the crew handed the tow over to Waterford Marine Search and Rescue who brought the vessel safely back to Waterford,” she added.

Speaking about the incident the lifeboat helm, Mr. Stafford, said: “Today’s call out was an example of good team work between ourselves and our colleagues in Waterford Marine Search and Rescue. We were delighted to assist and wish the two sailors well.”