Garda saves drowning man from Liffey

A garda on patrol in Dublin dived into the Liffey last night to save a man from drowning.

A garda on patrol in Dublin dived into the Liffey last night to save a man from drowning.

Garda Adrienne Condon was on patrol at Aston Quay at around 10.30pm when she saw a man in difficulty in the river.

She entered the water, grabbed the man in the water and held him up until colleagues who had arrived on the scene came to her assistance.

The 21-year-old man and garda Condon were taken to St. James' Hospital. Both were later released.

more courts articles

Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

More in this section

Four children among six airlifted to safety after emergency off Dublin coast Four children among six airlifted to safety after emergency off Dublin coast
The Pogues ‘It meant so much to him’: Shane MacGowan’s wife on the hunt for his missing Easter Rising rifle
Ballymaloe House Hotel's Hazel Allen dies, aged 73 Ballymaloe House Hotel's Hazel Allen dies, aged 73
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited