Update: Gardaí call off search for missing Limerick man, 73

Update: Search for John McSweeney stood down, gardaí confirmed

John McSweeney. Picture: Garda Info

Update, January 14: The search for a Limerick man who has been missing for just over a week has been stood down.

Gardaí confirmed the search for 73-year-old John McSweeney following the discovery of a body in Athea today.

An Garda Síochána thanked the public for their assistance with the matter.

Update, January 7:

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a missing man. 

John McSweeney, 73, is missing from his home in Athea in Limerick since the afternoon of Saturday, January 6.

John is described as being approximately 5'7" in height, and of slim build. He is bald and has a missing front tooth.

When he was last seen, John was wearing a black coat, a black peaked cap and wellington boots.

Anyone with any information on his whereabouts has been asked to contact Newcastle West Garda station on 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.