A body was found on Saturday afternoon.
Gardaí have appealed for information relating to the murder of Kane McCormack, who was found dead in a field at Walterstown, Dunboyne on the Meath/Kildare border at around midday on Saturday.
Gardaí are trying to establish a link between the murder and a black Audi saloon car that was found burnt-out just off the M50 at Meakstown Cottages.
McCormack is believed to have travelled towards Dunboyne in a black saloon type car having left his own car behind in the Aldi supermarket car park in Clonee village on Friday evening.
Speaking at Ashbourne Garda Station, Superintendent James Cannon appealed to anyone who was in Clonee village, particularly in the Aldi car park, at or around 5pm on Friday evening and who may have noticed either of these vehicles.
Superintendent Cannon is also appealing to anyone who drove through Walterstown after 5pm and who may have noticed a black saloon parked on the road, and any person who was in the vicinity of Meakstown Cottages or Balseskin Reception Centre at around 6pm who may have noticed any suspicious activity around the burnt-out Audi car.
In particular, investigating officers are appealing to anyone who may have dash cams or who were in or close to any of the locations to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01-8010600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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