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Missing person appeal stood down after man's body is discovered

A spokesperson said An Garda Síochána “would like to thank the media and public for their assistance”.

FOLLOWING THE RECOVERY of a body in Bunmahon, Co Waterford, on 23 January, the missing person appeal in respect of Cathal Sweeney (23) has been stood down.

In a statement issued on 30 January, a spokesperson said An Garda Síochána “would like to thank the media and public for their assistance in this matter”.

“No further action is required and no further information is available at this time,” they added.

A missing person appeal was launched on 22 January.

Updated on 30 January

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