House to house inquiries are being carried out in Castletroy in Limerick after a man's body was found.

It was discovered in a garden of a house earlier today.

It's believed to be that of a man who had been missing since the 30th of December but no formal identification has taken place.

Two people - a man and a woman - are helping Gardaí with their investigation - but no arrests have been made.

A technical examination of the scene is being carried out this evening.

A preliminary examination of the body will be carried out tomorrow.

Superintendent Derek Smart is leading the investigation: