Body found during search for missing man in Kerry

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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.

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