A 24-year-old Donegal supporter has died after falling into a canal in Dublin.

Andrew Duffy from Termon was out celebrating the win by Donegal in the All-Ireland semi-finals after watching the game at Croke Park.

It is understood that he and a friend were making their way to where they were staying when he slipped and fell into the canal in Phibsborough.

The body of the Termon GAA player was recovered shortly after midnight.

He was then pronounced dead at 12:45am.

Gardaí have described the incident as a tragic accident.

Former Donegal North-East Deputy is Dr. James McDaid.

He knew Andrew and told Highland Radio his nephew was out celebrating with him.