FOUR PEOPLE WERE safely rescued on Monday evening after becoming stranded on a sandbank in Baldoyle Estuary in Co Dublin when the incoming tide cut off their route back to shore.

Following the incident, Howth Coast Guard reminded members of the public to remain aware of rapidly changing tidal conditions, particularly as warm weather continues to attract more visitors to beaches, estuaries and sandbanks.

All four people were safely returned to land and no injuries were reported.

Elsewhere, two paddleboarders were rescued by Tramore RNLI on Monday evening after becoming stranded in offshore winds in Tramore Bay in Co Waterford.

The voluntary lifeboat were already on a training exercise on the far side of the Bay when they were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard at 7.55pm following reports that the pair were in difficulty.

The lifeboat made its way across the Bay and located the paddleboarders in a bay West of Great Newtown Head.

The two had been unable to make any headway against a strong north-easterly offshore wind.

Realising they could not safely continue they sought shelter from the wind and used a mobile phone stored in a waterproof pouch to call for assistance. 

Both paddleboarders were wearing lifejackets and remained with their boards while awaiting help.

After assessing the situation, the RNLI crew brought both people and their paddleboards safely aboard the lifeboat. Although tired from their ordeal neither required medical help.

Speaking after the rescue, Tramore RNLI Helm Fergal McGrath praised the pair for acting quickly when conditions deteriorated.

“The paddleboarders made the right decision when they realised they couldn’t make progress against the wind,” said McGrath.

“Conditions were challenging at the time. They sought shelter and called for help when they became cold and exhausted,” he added.