Search on for missing man

DESPITE appalling weather conditions, a massive search was mounted yesterday for a 38-year-old man who has been reported missing in Castlemaine, Co Kerry.

No trace was found of Pat Flahive, a single factory worker who lives with his mother at Shanakeale, Castlemaine. The search is due to be resumed at 9.30am today.

Mr Flahive was last seen standing near Griffin’s pub, in the village of Castlemaine, about four miles from his home at 1.20am on Tuesday. He had been socialising with friends and is believed to have been waiting for a lift home.