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20/02/2009
Gardai Find Body Of Teen In Monaghan Lake
Gardaí searching for a missing teenager in Co Monaghan have found a body.
It was discovered in a lake in Rossmore Park this afternoon.
It is not clear at this stage if the body is that of Michael Hughes, who has been missing since Thursday.
Officers today launched an appeal for the whereabouts of the 16-year-old when he failed to return from a camping trip.
In other news, Gardai in Kilkenny are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Bridget Harty, 16 years from Callan, Co. Kilkenny, who was last seen on Saturday 14th February between 11.30pm and midnight at her home.
Bridget is descirbed as 5 '9", having blonde hair, fresh complexion and an athletic build.
When last seen she was wearing a blue hoodie and grey tracksuit bottoms.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gardai at Kilkenny on 056-7775000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111.
(DW/BMcC)
It was discovered in a lake in Rossmore Park this afternoon.
It is not clear at this stage if the body is that of Michael Hughes, who has been missing since Thursday.
Officers today launched an appeal for the whereabouts of the 16-year-old when he failed to return from a camping trip.
In other news, Gardai in Kilkenny are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Bridget Harty, 16 years from Callan, Co. Kilkenny, who was last seen on Saturday 14th February between 11.30pm and midnight at her home.
Bridget is descirbed as 5 '9", having blonde hair, fresh complexion and an athletic build.
When last seen she was wearing a blue hoodie and grey tracksuit bottoms.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gardai at Kilkenny on 056-7775000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111.
(DW/BMcC)
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