Search for missing Dublin woman stood down

In a heartfelt appeal, Jadericka 'Jade' Connolly thanked people who have helped so far in the search for Bernadette

Update March 3: The search for woman missing from Dublin Bernadette Connolly has been stood down.

The body of a woman was recovered on the coastline in Blackpool, England.

Gardaí issued a statement on Thursday confirming that the searh had been been stood down following DNA analysis from the British police.

Gardaí thanked public for their assistance in this matter.

January 11:

The daughter of a missing Dublin woman has posted an emotional appeal on social media asking for anyone with information that could help find her mother.

Bernadette Connolly, 45, has been missing from her home in Swords since Friday, January 7.

In a heartfelt appeal, Jadericka 'Jade' Connolly thanked people who have helped so far in the search for Bernadette, including The Shoreline Hotel who provided gardaí with CCTV footage of the missing woman.

Bernadette was last seen on Swords Main Street at around 11.30am on Friday morning and was later spotted on Donabate beach shortly after 12.30pm.

In the short video, Jade asked anyone who may have seen her mother since to "reach out to us".

“Something might come back to you, the slightest bit of information will help and might help us piece the bits together," she said.

“My Mam is the most amazing mother in the world. I know that’s very biased. She is there for absolutely everyone and she is my rock. I’m her only daughter.

“I will not rest until I search every part of Donabate, Portmarnock, Malahide, Rush, everywhere in Ireland. I need to find her.” 

Bernadette Connolly is described as 5' 6" tall, of slim build with long black hair, hazel eyes and sallow skin.

When last seen, she was wearing a black hat with a bobble, a black and white animal print scarf, black gym leggings and black and white Nike runners. She was also wearing a black puffer jacket.

Gardaí are asking anyone with information that could lead finding the missing woman to contact Swords Garda Station at 01-666 4700 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Jade concluded her video by saying: “She is loved, we’re gonna get her back” she concluded.