There were dramatic scenes at Sandycove in south Dublin as passersby came to the rescue of a swimmer.

Footage posted on social media shows people rushing to help the woman, who got into difficulty while swimming.

The video shows people rushing towards the water, and throwing rescue buoys to help the woman.

The coastal road in Dun Laoghaire was closed today due to high winds and flooding.

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