Heartbroken family's 17-year search ended when Barry Coughlan's remains were found

Having searched all across Ireland and the UK, Barry's family finally found the answer close to home in Crosshaven, Co Cork
May, 2021: Members of the Garda Water Unit preparing to recover a car that proved to be Barry Coughlan's 98C Toyota at Hugh Coveney Pier, Crosshaven, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

May, 2021: Members of the Garda Water Unit preparing to recover a car that proved to be Barry Coughlan's 98C Toyota at Hugh Coveney Pier, Crosshaven, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024 - 01:11
Eoin English

They travelled to fishing villages and ports all over Ireland, England, and Wales in a desperate bid to find him.

And, after 17 years, his family finally found the answer close to home.

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