A body has been found during the search for missing fisherman Willie Whelan from Wexford.

The body was found in his boat, the Alize, which sank over two weeks ago off Hook Head.

South East Radio reports that the discovery was made at around 11.30 am this morning by members of Hook Sub Aqua club.

Mr Whelan's family has asked for privacy at this time.

Joe Sinnott from Kilmore died in hospital after being recovered from the water after the ship sank on January 4th.

Irish naval vessels, the Coast Guard, local fishing vessels and the RNLI had been involved in the search operation in recent weeks, as well as Navy and volunteer divers.

Main image: File photo via Dunmore East RNLI