Denis Chevrot has won the Ironman 70.3 Dublin in a time of 4 hours 1 minute and 35 seconds.

Susie Cheethman was the first female to cross finish line.

All roads closures have now been lifted following the event which continues through parts of Meath and Kildare.

Thousands of spectators turned out to watch the 2-thousand 500 triathletes compete.

Esther O Moore Donohoe, Broadcaster with AA Roadwatch, has this update;