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Body found during search for missing man in Kerry

Gardaí have thanked local volunteers, the coastguard and civil defence for their help in finding Mr Downing

Body found during search for missing man in Kerry — File Picture

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 - 21:40

Steven Heaney

A body has been found in the search for a 72-year-old Jeremiah Downing, who was reported missing in Co Kerry.

Jeremiah Downing was reported missing from his home in Sneem on New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1.

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