Family of missing Dublin woman in 'desperate' appeal for help

The family of a woman missing from her house in south Dublin since the weekend is appealing for the public's help in finding her.

Breda Delaney was last seen at her home in Blackrock at around 3.30am on Saturday.

A sweep of the south Dublin coastline has been carried out in the search for the 72-year-old.

Breda's daughter Eimear Delaney is appealing to anyone who may have seen her to get in touch.

"She's a small woman with blonde hair so light it's almost white," she said.

"We've no solid leads as yet, so we really, desperately need (to hear) from somebody who might have seen her."

Ms Delaney is described as being five foot four inches tall and of slight build with blonde-grey hair and blue eyes.

When last seen, Breda was wearing a white cardigan, a grey calf length skirt and black shoes.

Gardaí are concerned for her welfare and are asking anyone with information is to contact Blackrock garda station on 01 666 5200.