The search for a fisherman missing off the coast of Donegal has been stood down after a body was recovered from the water.

Search teams were mobilised after a small boat was discovered on the rocks off Teelin in Donegal Bay at around 8:30pm.

The Sligo Coast Guard joined in the search along with RNLI lifeboats from Arranmore, Killybegs and Bundoran.

The body was discovered and brought ashore shortly after 11:15pm.

Gardaí and the HSE are now working to formally identify the remains.