A murder investigation has been launched - following the discovery of the body of Adrian Folan in Co Clare.
Gardai have confirmed the 41 year old met a violent death.
His body was found in a disused quarry near Liscannor yesterday morning.
Meanwhile - his family is appealing for privacy.
In a statement they've asked all media, including photographers not to approach the house or any member of the family.
Detectives are meanwhile continuing to question a man in his forties in Co Galway.
This brief statement was issued to the media on behalf of the family:
We’d like to request privacy at this time. As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for the family and they’d appreciate if all media, including photographers, could please refrain from approaching the house and any member of the family. They’d also be grateful for your kind co-operation and understanding.
