A man rescued after being thrown from his kayak in a cave near Owey Island says he feels immensely grateful to everyone who helped him.
A major search and rescue operation was launched on Sunday involving the RNLI, fire service, ambulance service, gardai and local boats.
Malachy Doyle, managed to position himself on a ledge within the cave while awaiting the arrival of the emergency and rescue services.
He told today’s Nine til Noon Show that having his phone secured in a ziploc bag saved him: