Helicopter joins in search for man

A GARDA helicopter is expected to join in the search for a missing man who is believed to be wandering around in a disorientated state in an isolated part of north-east Cork.

Garda search parties and volunteers combed woodland and fields as concern heightened for the welfare of Diarmait MacCartaigh.

The 28-year-old left his home at Riesk, Ballincurrig, which is four miles north-east of Midleton, last Monday morning without his medication. Superintendent Flor Horan, leading the search, said gardaí were seeking the public’s help in locating Mr MacCartaigh.