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Stephen was last seen on 2 November in Galway city. Gardaí

Ballybrit

Gardaí stand down search for man missing from Galway

Gardaí said in April 2022 that they have identified the man’s body.

GARDAÍ HAVE STOOD down a search for a man who went missing from Ballybrit in Galway in November 2021.

The man’s remains were found in the Maam Cross area of Galway on 9 April, 2022 and were identified using DNA analysis by Forensic Science Ireland.

In an update, Gardaí thanked the public and media for their assistance and said no further action was required.

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