Breaking: Investigation underway following the discovery of a body in a Kildare canal

A Garda investigation is underway after the body of a man was discovered in the village of Ardclough near Celbridge earlier today.

The body was discovered in a container in the canal at Arclough village at around 3.30pm this afternoon.

The scene is currently preserved pending a technical examination and the body remains at the scene. The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified. Leixlip Gardai are investigating the discovery at present.

The investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow.