LIVE: Rescue helicopter called in following emergency near Tipperary border

The South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association received a call from An Garda Síochána at 11:11am on Sunday to assist an injured walker on the north ridge of Coumshingaun.

This section of the loop is proving to be very unforgiving on legs and ankles.

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SEMRA said: "Rescue 117 lowered a winchman to assess the casualty and SEMRA members were on scene at 12:38pm to assist by operating the highline.

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"The casualty was brought to Waterford airport and transferred from there to hospital by the National Ambulance Service.

"We wish the injured walker a speedy recovery."