Man rescued after Mayo cliff face fall

Achill Island Coast Guard has been tasked to an incident in Keem Bay this morning.

A man slipped down a cliff face and the organistion's cliff top rescue team quickly assisted colleagues in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) after being called out around 5.40 a.m.

An Achill Island Coast Guard spokesperson said: "Luckily his injuries are not critical and we wish him a quick recovery.

"If you see anyone in difficulty in the sea or on the shore use VHF Ch 16 or dial 112/999 and ask for the Coast Guard."