Aran Islands RNLI responded to two medical evacuations yesterday.

The volunteer crew of the all-weather lifeboat were out training last night when they were tasked to assist a person in need of medical attention yesterday evening just before 7pm.

The lifeboat returned to the pontoon and the patient was transferred safely aboard under the supervision of the crew and then proceeded straight for Rossaveal harbour and the awaiting ambulance.

The second call came at 10.16pm when a person on the neighbouring Island of Inis Oírr was in need of medical attention.

The lifeboat launched again with a full crew and headed for Inis Oírr.

Once alongside the pier, the patient was transferred safely aboard the lifeboat by the volunteer crew and headed straight for Rossaveal harbour.