A murder investigation is underway after the body of 45-year-old Gerard Daly was recovered from a bog in Kells Co.Meath.

He hasn't been seen since he left his home in Bailieboro in Cavan three years ago.

A burnt out car was also recovered at the scene, believed to have been stolen in Kells in 2003.

A post-mortem has been carried out and for operational reasons Gardai will not be releasing the details.