Gardaí in County Clare are treating as suspicious the death of a man in his 40s.

The body was discovered in the Turnpike area of Ennis at around 10am this morning.

The body remains at the scene.

The scene has been preserved, and the state pathologist has been notified.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following this morning's discovery.

They are particularly appealing to anybody was in the vicinity of the Turnpike Road between the hours of 10pm last night (September 14th) and 10am this morning.

Anyone with information can contact the incident room at Ennis Garda Station on 06-5684-8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda station.