Member of Irish Coastguard dies off Clare coast

A member of the Irish Coastguard has died during a rescue operation off the Kilkee coast in Co. Clare.

A second crew member - who was understood to be trapped in a cave - has been rescued. His condition is described as stable.

A third member of the crew was rescued and taken to hospital.

It's understood the rib was involved in an ongoing search operation for a missing man at the time of the incident.

Superintendent Brendan McDonagh praised the work of all involved in the rescue effort:

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