An elderly Englishman and his son were rescued last night after their rented boat went aground on rocks while they were fishing on Lough Mask, Co Mayo.
A coastguard helicopter pinpointed the stricken boat shortly before 10pm last night and directed a rescue vessel to the location.
The men, aged 84 and 41, were taken ashore at Tourmakeady, where they received medical attention.
It is understood they had gone out on the lake at about 9.30am yesterday after hiring a vessel.
