Australian police search for missing Irish tourist

POLICE in Australia were last night searching for an Irishman who went missing along the Byron Bay coastline.

Niall McDonough, described by New South Wales Police as a 30-year-old Irish tourist, is feared missing at sea after he went for a walk on Friday night and did not return.

Mr McDonough was last seen by his girlfriend at their youth hostel at about 9pm on Friday. He left to go for a walk and at 7am local time on Saturday some of his belongings were found on a chair near the Cape Byron Lighthouse. Police in Australia said it is understood Mr McDonough has a medical condition which increases their concerns for his welfare.