Micheál Ryan's remains recovered after Ethiopian Airlines crash in March

The remains of the Irishman who died in an Ethiopian Airlines crash earlier this year have been recovered in Ethiopia, it has been reported.

Micheál Ryan, was one of 157 people who died when the Boeing 737 Max crashed minutes after take-off en route from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia to Nairobi, Kenya on March 10.

Originally from Clare, Mr Ryan had been living in Cork city with his wife Naoise and two young children.

He died just two weeks before his 40th birthday.

RTÉ News said it understands that his family was notified in recent weeks about the recovery of his remains and they will be returned to Ireland next Tuesday.

The coffin will be met at Dublin Airport by an official from the Government and a representative of the UN World Food Programme.

His remains will be then taken to his native Lahinch for a private burial.