Update: Search for missing Donegal woman has been stood down

Daena Tighe. Picture: An Garda Síochána

Update, January 10: The search for missing Donegal woman Daena Tighe has been stood down.

The decision was taken following the discovery of a woman's body earlier today.

Update, January 9: Gardaí are renewing their appeal in seeking the public’s assistance locating a 21-year-old woman missing from the Buncrana area of Donegal.

Daena Tighe was last seen at midday on Friday January 7, 2023 on Cockhill Road, Buncrana, Co Donegal.

"Daena is described as having long straight brown hair, brown eyes and is 5 ft 6 inches in height. 

"When last seen, she was wearing black jeans and a Khaki Jacket with fur hood, her hair was tied up in a ponytail," said a garda spokesperson.

"Daena’s family and Gardaí are concerned for her wellbeing."

Gardaí are appealing to landowners in the Buncrana area to check any sheds, outhouses or other remote buildings on their lands.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 074 9320540, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.