A SEARCH for a woman who went missing over a month ago has been stood down after her body was sadly discovered.
Gardai confirmed today that the body of Margaret Barber, 66, had been found.
Margaret had been missing from her home in Mount Merrion, Dublin since Thursday, August 8.
Gardai had asked the public’s assistance in locating Margaret as they were concerned for her wellbeing.
In their search appeal, Margaret was described as being approximately four foot 11 inches in height and of a medium build.
They said she had shoulder length brown hair and green eyes.
Margaret had been last seen wearing a light pink rain jacket, white top and runners.
It was believed that she was also wearing either white or navy trousers at the time of her disappearance.
Officers confirmed today that their search has been stood down following the tragic discovery.
Gardai also thanked the public and media for their assistance.
A spokesperson said: “Following the discovery of a body, the missing person appeal in respect of Margaret Barber, 66 years, who was reported missing since 8th August 2024, has been stood down.
“An Garda Siochana would like to thank the media and public for their assistance in this matter.”
Tragic case
Earlier this year a similar tragic case of an elderly woman being found deceased occurred in Galway.
Teresa Tannian, 84, had vanished from her home in Gort, Co Galway on May 25.
She was sadly found dead a few weeks later on June 9.
A joint search operation by the Gardai and the public had taken place over several days to find her.
She had been last seen leaving her home in Killina at around 7pm on Saturday evening, May 25.
Concern
Her family were concerned for her welfare and believed that she may be confused about her whereabouts before her tragic passing.
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