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The hole appeared in the Sandymount Green area.
Dublin
Dublin City Council investigating reports of sinkhole in Sandymount
A spokesperson said a hole had appeared in the road close to a kerb on Sandymount Green at around 4.30pm this afternoon.
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL is investigating reports of a sinkhole in Sandymount in south Dublin.
A spokesperson said a hole had appeared in the road close to a kerb on Sanydmount Green at around 4.30pm this afternoon.
The hole has not been confirmed as a sinkhole, and may have been caused by external damage.
An official from the council has been sent to assess the area.
An image from the scene shows a hole near a kerb in the area. The hole is cordoned off and gardaí are present at the scene.
A garda spoksesperson has been contacted for comment.
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