O'Carroll halts filming to search for missing elderly woman

Comedian Brendan O'Carroll halted filming on the set of his new 'Mrs Brown' movie today to help search for an elderly Dublin woman, who went missing from her home in Terenure yesterday.

Margaret 'Peggy' Mangan, 65, who is an Alzheimer's sufferer, was spotted on the set in Glasnevin at 3pm yesterday afternoon watching the filming of the hit show.

There was a further possible sighting of her near the M50 Finglas junction at around 5.30pm.

She is described as being five foot in height and of slight build.

When last seen, she was wearing a white jacket, black trousers and was carrying a walking stick.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Terenure Garda Station 01-6666400 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.