A man has been shot in a Dublin pub.

Gardaí say a gunman wearing a balaclava entered the premises on Cork Street in Dolphin's Barn at around 11 o'clock last night.

He shot the 66-year-old victim in the leg before escaping.

The injured man was taken to St James' Hospital for treatment and his condition is not believed to be life threatening.

Gardaí in Kevin Street station are investigating and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.