Man's body recovered in Carrick-on-Shannon

Gardai have confirmed tonight the body of a man in his late 40s was recovered by Gardai in Carrick-on-Shannon following a searches on the river Shannon on Sunday, 13th February.

The man had been reported missing by friends on Sunday afternoon and a search operation commenced.

Gardaí are treating the man’s death as a tragic accident.

His body has been removed to the mortuary at Sligo General Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

A file will be prepared for the Coroner.