A post-mortem is due to take place on the body of a woman who was recovered from the sea in Bantry yesterday evening.
In a statement to RedFM News, Gardaí say that they assisted the Coast Guard and Irish Naval Service during the search operation at Snámh Pier.
The woman's remains were taken from the water at 7 o'clock yesterday evening.
A file will be prepared for the coroner once the post-mortem in Cork University Hospital has taken place.
Castletownbere RNLI, Castletownbere Coast Guard, Bantry Inshore Search and Rescue and the LÉ James Joyce took part in the search.
Enquiries are ongoing.