Tributes have been paid to the Coast Guard as well as other emergency and volunteer services involved in the rescue of 14 fishermen near Dingle.
The French fishing boat ran aground at Binn Bán beach near Dingle Lighthouse yesterday afternoon.
The vessel is still on the rocks, and it's hoped that it will be towed back to shore today, depending on the weather.
Renowned long-distance sea swimmer Nuala Moore observed the rescue operation.
She says we forget the sacrifice made by rescue services and how they put their own safety on the line to help others:
Frank Heidtke is the officer-in-charge of Dingle Coast Guard who was involved in yesterday's rescue operation.
He is urging people to be safe and sensible if undertaking any activities in or near the sea this winter:
