Limerick body believed to be that of missing teenager

The body of a teenager has been found in a slurry-pit near Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick.

The remains are believed to be that of local teenager, Ricky Loughnane, who has been missing since December 19.

A post mortem is due to be carried out at Limerick Regional Hospital.

Gardaí are treating the death as accidental.