Fears grow body may be of missing man

FEARS grew last night that the body of a man discovered in undergrowth in north Kerry may be that of missing Fermoy 25-year-old, John McManus.

It is understood his family has been informed about the discovery, but gardaí are awaiting the arrival today of the State Pathologist Marie Cassidy before confirming an identity.

The body was discovered by gardaí in undergrowth at Ballyduff near Listowel at about 5pm.