Members of the Wexford Lifeboat pay tribute to Coast Guard volunteer Caitriona Lucas by laying a wreath in Wexford harbour. Pic: Christy Farrell

THE LOCAL branch of the RNLI gathered together at the RNLI Boathouse by Wexford Bridge on Tuesday last to pay their respects to Caitríona Lucas who tragically died during a rescue operation.

The mother-of-two was a very active member of the Doolin Coast Guard and had been the first to respond to the call for the mission that cost her her life.

The 41-year-old librarian is survived by her husband Bernard, who is also a member of the Coast Guard, her son Ben (20) and daughter Emma (18).

Members of Wexford emergency services gathered on Tuesday evening to lay a wreath on the water in memory of Ms. Lucas.