A vessel is being held for an alleged breach of fishing regulations off Inishbofin.

The Naval Service vessel the LÉ James Joyce stopped the Irish-registered fishing vessel on Tuesday.

It was held approximately 50 nautical miles west of Inishbofin.

The Defence Forces said it was in relation to an alleged breach of fishing regulations.

The vessel has been escorted by the LÉ James Joyce to Castletownbere, Co Cork, where it was handed over to An Garda Síochána.

This is the fifth vessel detained by the Naval Service so far this year.

The Defence Forces conducts fishery inspections at-sea in line with the Department of Defence's service level agreement with the Sea Fishery Protection Authority.

Main image: The LÉ James Joyce| Image: Defence Forces