Dublin man dies while climbing mountain in west Mayo

A man has died while climbing Mweelrea Mountain in west Mayo, it has been confirmed.

The man, aged in his 60s, is reported to be from the Dublin area, 

The alarm was raised by a fellow climber.

Emergency services attended the scene to assist in the recovery operation.

His body is due to be removed shortly to Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar for a post-mortem examination.

No further details are available at this time.