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IRISH NAVAL VESSEL LÉ Eithne rescued approximately 183 people this morning in the Mediterranean Sea, just north of the Libyan capital Tripoli.
While on patrol at around 6am this morning, the LÉ Eithne located and rescued 113 refugees from an inflatable craft 40km north-west of Tripoli.
The crew on the ship then identified another craft in distress, and a second rescue operation was launched.
A further 70 people were rescued from this boat.
There are currently 183 on board the LÉ Eithne and the Irish vessel is enroute to assist in another rescue operation in the region.
The LÉ Eithne was deployed to the Mediterranean on 23 May 2017, as part of the government’s response to the refugee crisis.
The Irish navy’s role is to provide a search and rescue capability and undertake humanitarian rescue operations at sea.
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Looking forward to the annual quick dip in Lough Owel Mullingar tomorrow. In and out followed by a nip if whiskey and home for the turkey dinner what more could you ask for? Compliments if the holiday to all of the combatant Journo commenters (is that a word?), I don’t always agree with your point of view but can’t help checking them out.
Been able to swim would surely be the most important thing
Don’t make any necessary journeys.
Don’t wear a swimsuit you pussies
That should be wet suit
Swimsuit is funnier
I’m swimming in Courtown Hrb on Christmas Day. My first time and I’m in my 60′s I’d hardly swim in the sea in July unless it was in Spain or somewhere. But it’s a dare and it’s for Hope Cancer Support Services https://www.gofundme.com/xmasswimwebb16hopecancersupport
We’re having a swim in the Liffey who’s up for it()
dont go swimming in the sea
I’ll be swimming in Woodstown beach tomorrow. Looking forward to the ritual.
Dont do it.simple as.
Some do it for charity
have your say