International Regatta Ends in Turmoil
The FISA Rowing Tour was taking place on Lough with participants many of them retired or of mature age.
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit, Irish Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter, Lough Derg Life Boat, Limerick Marine Rescue,North Tipperary civil Defense, Fire, Ambulance and Garda services were all tasked as weather conditions suddenly deteriorated causing concern for teams of rowers who remained