Search underway for missing Galway woman

A major air and sea search operation is underway off the west coast for missing Galway woman Bernadette Leech.

The 49-year-old mother has been missing from her home in Kinvara since Thursday morning.

When last seen, she was driving a silver Suzuki Vitara jeep, which was recovered at a GAA pitch close to Lahinch, Co Clare yesterday evening.

Local gardaí and the Coastguard are involved in the search.