Gardaí say the body of a man found at Cox's Lane in Carlow last week has been identified.

An appeal was launched after the body was discovered on Tuesday July 25th.

Gardaí were treating the incident as a case of sudden death.

The man was found in an unresponsive state and was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardaí also released details of the clothes he was wearing when he was found as part of the appeal.

They have thanked the public for their assistance.