Gardaí have confirmed that an elderly man reported missing late yesterday has been found safe and well.
The man in his 70s was located in a wooded area more than 24 four hours after he was last seen on Monday morning.
A multi-agency search operation mounted when his family became concerned for his well-being late last night. (Monday). The search was initially concentrated in the area close to the man’s home at Furroor near Kilmaley.
It’s understood that the man had gone to recover his car which had become stuck in the icy conditions on Sunday. He is believed to have left his home at around 11.00am on Monday and when there was still no sign of him late that night, the alarm was raised.