A former soldier who died earlier this month while trying to save another man in the River Liffey has been described as a "hero" and "kind soul".
James Nicholl, aged 41, was originally from The Curragh but had been living in a hostel in Dublin with his partner. During the early hours of April 8, James and his partner came across a man in distress in the Liffey near Grattan Bridge.
Speaking to RTE Liveline today, James' sister Deborah explained what happened on the night and paid tribute to her "beautiful, heart-warming brother".
