Rosslare lifeboat which was involved in the rescue of three fishermen.

THREE fishermen were rescued after a 30-foot trawler sank off Rosslare on Wednesday morning, February 11.

Emergency services said the Rosslare Lifeboat plucked all three men from the sea following the sinking which happened today at around 12.15 p.m.

They were suffering from shock and were taken to Wexford General Hospital by ambulance.

The Rescue 117 helicopter from Waterford was tasked and after establishing the trawler crew were safe continued on its way to the scene of the incident to check for any signs of pollution.

Wexford People