A man in his 20s has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Dublin.

The cyclist was hit by a car on Shangan Road in Ballymun at around 7.45am.

He was taken to the Mater hospital with serious injuries.

GardaĆ­ said the driver of the car left the scene.

The road is closed for a technical examination and diversions are in place.

GardaĆ­ are appealing to anyone witnesses, or road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) to contact Ballymun Garda Station on 01 666 4400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.