02/06/2015

Man's Body Recovered In Co Donegal

A man's body has been found off the coast of Killybegs in Donegal.

The 56-year-old's body was recovered by the coastguard from Killybegs harbour.

It is believed the man was a Spanish national who was working on a fishing boat close by.

Gardaí said the death is not being treated as suspicious.

(CD/JP)

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