Search continues for man who fell into Shannon river

A search operation, involving a rescue helicopter, is continuing in Limerick after a man fell into the River Shannon this afternoon.

The man was seen by motorists and other passers-by, entering the water near Matthew Bridge at around 12.30pm.

Divers from the Limerick Search and Rescue are combing the river.

It is understood a Garda jumped into the water to try and save the man but the man was washed away with the current.