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Man pulled from Canal at Portobello on 3rd September, 2017.

Gardaí at Kevin Street are seeking the assistance of any persons who may have witnessed an incident, at the canal at Portobello Harbour, Dublin 8.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, 3rd September, 2017 when a 23 year old man got into difficulty in the canal and was subsequently removed to St. James Hospital where he remains in critical condition. The man had travelled to Dublin from Galway with friends to attend the All Ireland Hurling Final on Sunday.  He was separated from friends when the incident occurred. 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.