Catherine recovering from ordeal

GARDAÍ and social services are waiting to talk to an 11-year-old girl who sparked a nationwide search when she went missing for three days.

Catherine O’Driscoll is recovering in the Mercy Hospital in Cork following an ordeal which left her dehydrated, cold and hungry. She is expected to be discharged later today.

A garda spokesperson confirmed the matter had been referred to social services and that they “would assist the family in any way they can”.