Man's body found near Cavan town

The body of a man has been found on a laneway near Cavan town.

The body of a man has been found on a laneway near Cavan town.

The man in his 40s was discovered by gardaí off Cootehill Road at 6am after a call from a member of the public.

The area is about three kilometres outside the town.

The scene was sealed off awaiting the arrival of the Garda Technical Bureau and the State Pathologist.

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