A man is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after he was airlifted from a boat off the coast of Waterford.

The Coast Guard helicopter based at Waterford airport was tasked with carrying out a medical evacuation after the man became very unwell.

The evacuation took place 150 miles south east of Waterford.

The man was brought to University Hospital Waterford where he is recovering.

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