12/12/2014

Investigation Launched After Man's Body Recovered From Sea

An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a man's body in the sea at Dinish Pier, Castletownbere, Co Cork.

Emergency services were called to the pier after a body was found in the water between two tied up trawlers at about 14:00 on Thursday.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem is due to be carried out today.

(MH/IT)

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