Loved ones have been left heartbroken after the body of a missing man was found at a racecourse.
Fears were growing for Sean Donnelly, in his 20s, after several days missing from Baldoyle in Dublin's northside.
But their worst nightmares were confirmed following the discovery of his body at Baldoyle Racecourse on Wednesday night.
Family and friends have since paid tribute to Sean following his death, with many sharing their favourite memories of a "gentleman and one of the best around".
One pal wrote: "Devastating news today hearing about our friend Sean Donnelly. You were one of a kind, thinking of your girlfriend and your mother, sisters and brothers. Help them get through this pal."
Another added: "May you get the softest cloud in heaven, we will always remember and love you."
A third simply said: "Too many too young. May you rest in peace, Sean."
A Garda spokesman told Dublin Live: "Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances following the discovery of a body of a man in his 20s at Racecourse Park, Baldoyle shortly after noon on Wednesday 30 June."
He added: "His body was removed to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown where a post-mortem is due to take place, the result of which will determine the course of the investigation."
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