Gardai in West Cork are investigating the death of a fisherman whose body has been found on board a trawler in Bantry.

The Lithuanian man (mid 50s) was pronounced dead after paramedics were alerted by a crewman at around 10.30 last night.

Gardaí have cordoned off the Irish-registered vessel.

It's expected Assistant State Pathologist, Dr Margaret Bolster will carry out a post-mortem at Cork University Hospital this afternoon.

Gardai say the results of the examination will determine the direction of their inquiries.