Gardaí appeal to public after 23-year-old pulled from Dublin canal

Gardai are appealing to the public for information after a young man got into difficulty at the canal at Portobello Harbour over the weekend.

According to a statement released by the Gardaí, the 23-year-old man entered the water in the early hours of Sunday September 3 after being separated from his friends.

After being removed from the water, the man was transferred to St James Hospital where he currently remains in critical condition.

It is understood that the man had travelled to Dublin from Galway in order to attend the All Ireland Hurling Final on Sunday afternoon.

Gardaí at Kevin Street are anxious to speak with any persons who may have witnessed the incident, (especially a male and female who came to the assistance of the young man) or who can assist the investigation to contact Kevin Street Garda Station on 01-6669400, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.