Man's body found off Wexford pier

The body of a man in his 50s have been found off Cahore pier, close to the village of Ballygarrett, Co Wexford.

The body of a man in his 50s have been found off Cahore pier, close to the village of Ballygarrett, Co Wexford.

A search got under way this morning after reports that a car had driven off the pier at about 8.15am

A Garda spokeswoman said a search of the area was continuing this afternoon. Earlier gardaí said there were reports that "at least one person" was in the car.

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