This is the dramatic moment two men rescued a woman who was swimming in the sea in Dublin during a dramatic snow storm.

Despite up to 15 inches of snow expected in Ireland today and official advice for the public not to put themselves at risk, one woman decided to go for a swim in Storm Emma.

The woman swimming in Sandycove earlier today and got into trouble, luckily a passerby spotted her and rescued her.

Gwen Thomas captured the video that showed a concerned group of drivers running to rescue the woman.

Sharing the post, Ms Thomas said: 'She not been spotted she would definitely not have survived, it is extremely dangerous down here.

'Have no clue why someone would swim in these conditions. She not only endangered her life but also the lives of others.'

However, one witness told Lovin Dublin: 'Having seen the incident, the woman was a bit unlucky as it would not have been really possible to foresee just how strong the wave was that came into the harbour and dragged her out.

The woman swimming in Sandycove earlier today and got into trouble, luckily a passerby spotted her and rescued her

Dramatic footage shows two men throwing in a life ring to help the struggling swimmer

'She had been close to the steps until then.'

Since, the whole area of Sandycove has flooded and the Irish police have closed off much of the coast.

The swimmer is reportedly now in a safe condition.