Ireland

Search continues for missing kayaker in Co Donegal

The man in his 50s was reported missing on Thursday in the Machaire Gathlán area

A major search operation is continuing to find a missing kayaker off the coast of Co Donegal.

Malin Head Coast Guard Station were alerted around 7.30pm on Thursday that the man in his 50s was missing in the Machaire Gathlán area.

The rescue efforts have so far involved Arranmore RNLI, Bunbeg Coastguard as well as the R118 Irish Coastguard helicopter.

A spokesperson from Malin Head Coast Guard said there was no further update available and the search was ongoing.