Search ongoing at Lough Mask for missing Mayo angler

THE search is continuing at Lough Mask for an angler missing since March 8.

Sean Maloney, Ballinrobe, went for an afternoon's fishing on the date in question and did not return home.

Mr. Maloney, aged in his seventies, was an experienced angler and boatman. His boat was found a number of hours after the alarm was raised.

Bad weather conditions have hampered the search operation but it has been ongoing on a daily basis thanks to the outstanding commitment by a number of organisations.

They include An Garda Siochana, Corrib/Mask Search and Rescue, the Red Cross, Garda sub-aqua, Boyne Fishermen's Rescue and Recovery, Fisheries Board, Moy River Rescue and Grainne Uaile Sub Aqua Club.