Gardaí searching for Kieran Quilligan begin search of Little Island area

Kieran Quilligan, 47, hasn’t been seen since he left a homeless shelter in Cork more than three weeks ago

Kieran Quilligan. Picture: Garda Info

Gardai investigating the disappearance of Kieran Quilligan, who was reported missing from Cork City three weeks ago, have begun searching open land and shoreline in the Little Island area of Cork.

The search operation got underway earlier today almost a week after gardaí issued a specific and urgent appeal for public assistance tracing him amid growing fears for his safety and wellbeing.