A body found near Tra Na Strella Beach in Bonmahon on Sunday last, has been identified as that of a missing Waterford man.
23-year-old Cathal Sweeney had been missing from Parliament Street in Waterford City since the 5th of January.
Gardai have now confirmed that the body has been identified and have thanked the public for their help.
"Following the recovery of a body in Bunmahon, Co. Waterford on 23rd January, 2022, the Missing Person appeal in respect of Cathal Sweeney, 23 years, has been stood down. 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."
Cathal Sweeney's family have also expressed their gratitude for all who assisted in searching for Cathal and say they're "shocked and devastated" at the news.
