RIP: Search for man reported missing on New Year's Eve ago stood down amid tragic update
Patrick Tiernan, 65, was last seen at around 3pm December 31 in the Clonsilla area of Dublin
An appeal for help in locating a man reported missing from his home in Dublin on New Year's Eve has been stood down following the discovery of a body, gardai have confirmed.
Gardai had issued a public appeal for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 65-year-old Patrick Tiernan, who was last seen in the Clonsilla area of Dublin shortly after 3pm on Tuesday.
Concerns were expressed for his well-being at the time and in an update, issued this Thursday evening, gardai confirmed the search has now been stood down.
"Following the discovery of a body of a male earlier today (Thursday) in west Dublin, our missing person appeal in respect of 65-year-old Patrick Tiernan who was reported missing from his home in Clonsilla, Dublin 15 on Tuesday, December 31 2024, has been stood down," said a spokesperson.
No further information has been disclosed publicly by gardai who have thanked members of the public and the media for their assistance with the appeal.