A GAA fan who drowned while celebrating his team’s victory at Croke Park on Sunday only decided to stay in Dublin at the last minute.

A small GAA community has been left devastated by the death of a young footballer celebrating Donegal’s first All-Ireland final in 20 years.

A 24-year-old man drowned in the Royal Canal returning home after celebrating Donegal’s win in the All-Ireland football semi-final.