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Remains of missing man Gerard Daly found in Co Meath

Gerard Daly had been missing from Bailieboro Co Cavan since 2011 (pic: Garda Press Office)
Gerard Daly had been missing from Bailieboro Co Cavan since 2011 (pic: Garda Press Office)

Gardaí have identified the remains of a man found in a bog near Kells Co Meath.

Gerard Daly from Bailieboro had been missing since June 2011.

His body was discovered during excavation work at Oristown Bog on Thursday.

A burnt out shell of a car, which is understood to have been reported stolen 11 years ago, was also recovered at the scene.  

A technical and forensic examination at the scene has concluded.