A man is being treated in hospital for serious injuries after falling from a huge cliff in Co Waterford.
Emergency services rushed to the scene west of Bonmahon Bay on Wednesday morning after receiving reports of a "cliff faller".
Several agencies were involved in assisting the man, including the National Ambulance Service, Bonmahon and Tramore Coast Guard Units.
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The decision was subsequently made that, due to the extent of the man's injuries, he should be airlifted to hospital by the Rescue 117 helicopter.
He was taken to University Hospital Waterford where he is receiving treatment for serious injuries.
A spokesperson for Bonmahon Coast Guard said: "Bonmahon Coast Guard unit were tasked this morning by MRCC Dublin to a cliff faller west of Bonmahon bay, the faller sustained serious injuries and was treated at the scene by the National Ambulance Service (NAS), Bonmahon and Tramore Coast Guard Units.
"It was decided that due to the extent of the casualties injuries it would best to extract the casualty using helicopter Rescue 117.
"Fantastic work from all involved and we wish the casualty a speedy recovery.
"If you see someone in difficulty by the sea, cliffs or inland waterways please dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Irish Coast Guard."
A spokesperson for Rescue 117 added on Wednesday: "Tasked this morning by MRCC Dublin to assist Bunmahon Coast Guard unit and the National Ambulance Service to a male who had fallen from a cliff face whilst climbing up it west of Bunmahon.
"Great multi agency response and cooperation."
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