Gardaí investigating discovery of man's body in Dungarvan

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a man's body in Grattan Square in Dungarvan this morning.

The body is understood to have been discovered by street cleaners at around 6am on a bench close to the intersection with Mary Street.

A section of the square was cordoned off until approximately 9.30am.

Normal business has resumed in the area now.

A Garda spokesman confirmed they are investigating all circumstances surrounding the discovery of the remains.

"The body was removed to Waterford University Hospital where a post-mortem is due to take place at a later date, the results of which will determine the course of the investigation," the spokesman said. 

"The scene is currently preserved. Investigations are ongoing."