Cork Marina reopens after body of woman recovered from river

The remains have been removed to Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem examination is due to take place

Gardaí confirmed to the Irish Examiner that the body was discovered at approximately 8.30 am. Picture: Larry Cummins

A garda investigation is underway following the recovery of the body of a woman from the River Lee near Cork City this morning.

Gardaí confirmed to the Irish Examiner that the body was discovered in the water shortly before 8.30 am.