The body of a man in his late 30's has been recovered from a lake in Co. Cavan.

The discovery was made at around 6 O' clock this evening in Lough Ramor in Virginia.

Gardai have launched an investigation, and say they're examining all possibilities.

The man's body was taken to Cavan General Hospital this evening, where it has yet to be formally identified.

The coroner has been notified and a post mortem will be carried out from half 9 tomorrow morning at Navan General Hospital.