71-year-old man shot dead in Mayo

A 71-year-old man has died after a shooting incident in Co Mayo this afternoon. A man in his 30s has been arrested.

Gardaí in Claremorris are investigating the circumstances of the shooting at Wallpark, Glencorrib, Co Mayo at about 2.15pm today.

The 71-year-old victim was taken to Galway Regional Hospital after the incident, where he was pronounced dead a short time ago.

Gardaí have sealed off the area for a forensic examination, and the State Pathologist has been called to the scene.

The arrested man is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Claremorris garda station.

Witnesses or anyone with information is to contact the Gardaí in Claremorris on 094 9372080, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.