Gardaí investigating after woman's body washes up on Donegal shoreline

The body of the woman – who is understood to be in her 60s - was found at Teelin, near Killybegs.

Gardai have launched a full investigation into the cause of the woman's death.

A post mortem is due to be held into the cause of death.

A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances following the discovery of a body of a female in her 60s in the water at Teelin this morning.

"Her body has been removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem will take place at a later date."