Search continues for man missing off Wexford

The search is continuing today for a man missing off the coast of Wexford since Sunday evening.

The search is continuing today for a man missing off the coast of Wexford since Sunday evening.

Ron O'Connor from Kilmore Quay, Co Wexford, was reported missing early on Monday morning after failing to return home from a fishing trip the previous day.

Mr O'Connor's boat was recovered yesterday evening a few hundred yards from the shoreline by the local lifeboat.

Mr O'Connor, who is in his 40s, had gone on a fishing expedition with his brother on Sunday evening. His brother returned home, but Mr O'Connor decided to go back to sea to continue fishing.

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When the alarm was raised the next morning a search of the local coastline was carried out.

A coastguard spokesman said the search started at 5.30am and will continue all day today, intensifying during low tide at around 3pm. Lifeboats from Kilmore Quay, and Rosslare and a navy helicopter are involved in the search.