Man, 38, charged with murder of man found in water near Slieve League

Arrest and charge followed information received by gardaí which led to a large-scale search of the popular tourist destination in Donegal

Alan Vial appeared at a special sitting of Ballyshannon court in connection with the death of Robert Wilkins. Picture: NW Newspix

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man whose body was found floating in waters off Slieve League cliffs in Co Donegal.

Alan Vial appeared before Judge Éiteáin Cunningham at a special sitting of Ballyshannon Court on Friday.