Missing man found in Co Tipperary cornfield

An elderly man missing in Co Tipperary for almost a week has been found alive in a cornfield near Clonmel.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2003 - 11:06

An elderly man missing in Co Tipperary for almost a week has been found alive in a cornfield near Clonmel.

91-year-old Joe Walsh was discovered in the Fortwilliam area at around 9.30pm and taken to hospital, where he is recovering from his ordeal.

Mr Walsh disappeared last Friday, sparking a major search by gardaí, rescuers and locals.

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