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21/04/2015
Body Confirmed As Missing Co Meath Man
A body recovered from the banks of Lough Ramor, near Virginia, Co Cavan, has been confirmed as Joseph Whelan.
Mr Whelan (37) had gone missing from his home in Ashbourne, Co Meath on 03 April.
An extensive search operation was launched, which lead to the discovery of a body on Saturday.
It is understood that a post-mortem examination has ruled out foul play, but garda are still waiting for the results of toxicology reports.
Gardaí thanked the public for their help during the search for Mr Whelan.
(MH/CD)
Mr Whelan (37) had gone missing from his home in Ashbourne, Co Meath on 03 April.
An extensive search operation was launched, which lead to the discovery of a body on Saturday.
It is understood that a post-mortem examination has ruled out foul play, but garda are still waiting for the results of toxicology reports.
Gardaí thanked the public for their help during the search for Mr Whelan.
(MH/CD)
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