The family of a woman whose body went undiscovered for three-and-a-half years almost stumbled across her during the early days of a search following her disappearance, an inquest heard yesterday.

GARDAÍ say a missing woman, whose skeletal remains are believed to have been found on Wednesday, most likely died after falling into a hollow as she walked home in August 2007.

Gardaí are renewing their appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing Dublin woman.

Gardaí in Dublin have said they fear for the safety of a 58-year-old woman, who's been missing now for 11 days.

Gardaí in Dublin are renewing their appeal for public help in tracing the whereabouts of Bernie Gavan.