The Aran Islands volunteer lifeboat crew were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to launch their All-Weather Severn Lifeboat on Monday afternoon to help an angling boat.
The boat, which had nine people aboard, was experiencing engine problems at the back of Inis Mór while out on a fishing trip.
The lifeboat, launched under Coxswain John O'Donnell and a full crew and headed straight for the boat. Weather conditions at the time of launching were good, with a slight East North East breeze,calm seas and good visibility.
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Once on the scene, the Volunteer Lifeboat crew checked that all aboard were safe and sound, before establishing a tow line.
With the tow line safely secured, the lifeboat proceeded back towards Kilronan Harbour, where the angling boat was brought along side the Pontoon.
Speaking after the call out Aran Islands RNLI Coxswain John O'Donnell said: 'thankfully the weather was calm and a quick response time from the volunteer crew, meant the angling boat and all aboard were brought safely ashore without delay.'
