Section of Mayo lake closed off to walkers by gardaí

Statement issued by An Garda Siochána

A section of Lough Lannagh in Castlebar has been closed off this morning as gardaí investigate an incident at the location.

Early morning walkers were turned back on their arrival at the pedestrian bridge.

A statement issued by An Garda Siochána stated: "Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of an incident at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar.

"Shortly after 6:30 a.m., gardaí attended the scene and the body of a woman, aged in her 70s, was removed from the water.

"She was pronounced deceased at the scene. A post mortem will take place in due course."