A climber has been airlifted to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin this evening after falling a mile south of Bray head in Co Wicklow.

The man, in his early 20s, had been out climbing with a large group when the alarm was raised at around 4pm. A phone call was made to 999.

The Coastguard Helicopter 116, Greystones Coastguard Unit, and emergency services were launched.

An initial assessment of the casualty at the scene suggests he may have sustained injuries to his head and back.

Irish Rail services are currently suspended between Bray and Greystones following the incident.

AA Roadwatch report that Dublin Bus is honouring rail tickets for affected passengers.

Mark Newell is Radio Officer with the Irish Coast Guard:

Originally posted at 5:26pm