Body found in Italy confirmed as that of missing Limerick pensioner

DNA tests have confirmed that a body found by the Italian authorities is that of missing Limerick pensioner Mairead Geary.

Fri, 12 Mar, 2010 - 16:39

DNA tests have confirmed that a body found by the Italian authorities is that of missing Limerick pensioner Mairead Geary.

Ms Geary has been missing since October 10, after setting off for the top of 1,500m Mt Mottarone, near Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, in a cable car.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Italy Place: Mt Mottarone Place: Lake Maggiore Place: Stresa Place: Garda Siochana Place: Rome Person: Mairead Geary Person: Geary Organisation: Soccorso Alpino Organisation: Carabineri Organisation: Embassy of Ireland

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