A man has died in a shooting in Co Kildare.

Just before 9 o'clock last night a man in his early 20s was shot in the upper body in the Coneyboro housing estate in Athy.

The man was taken to Naas General Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The scene remains sealed off this morning for a technical exam.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have any information in relation to the incident to contact them at Athy Garda Station.