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07/11/2012
Man Released Without Charge Over Murder Of Aoife Phelan
A man has been released without charge, after being questioned in relation to the disappearance of Co Laois woman Aoife Phelan.
A Garda spokesman said a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The search for the 30-year-old nanny is to resume today.
The search will focus on a section of the River Barrow near the Kildare-Laois border.
Ms Phelan, who was four months pregnant was last seen on 25th October.
Gardai believe she has been murdered.
(CD/GK)
A Garda spokesman said a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The search for the 30-year-old nanny is to resume today.
The search will focus on a section of the River Barrow near the Kildare-Laois border.
Ms Phelan, who was four months pregnant was last seen on 25th October.
Gardai believe she has been murdered.
(CD/GK)
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