A man found dead with a gunshot wound in Australia today, is understood to be from Sligo.
Another man has been arrested in connection with the incident which happened in New South Wales.
Police were called to a house in the Central Tablelands shortly after 8am Australian time, where they found the deceased man. He is yet to be formally identified, however, he is believed to be in his 30s and from Sligo.
A 57-year-old man was arrested at the house and taken to Oberon Police Station to assist detectives with inquiries, but has not been charged.
A crime scene has been established. It is being examined by specialist forensic police, and a firearm has been seized for further examination.
Police say that initial inquiries suggest the two men were known to each other.
