THE search for a missing woman has been stood down after her body was found.
Christina McEvoy, who was 45-years-old, was reported missing from Mallow in Co Cork earlier this month.
She was last seen in the Cork town on November 8.
Christina’s car, a Blue Honda was discovered at Kilconnell, Liscannor, Co Clare on Tuesday, November 12.
Gardai have today confirmed that the search has been stood down following the discovery of a woman’s body.
A spokesperson said: “Following the discovery of a woman’s body, the missing person appeal for 45-year-old Christina McEvoy, who was missing from Mallow, County Cork since Friday, 8th November 2024, has been stood down.
“No further media action is required and no further information is available at this time.
“Gardai would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.”
GALWAY SEARCH
Seperately, the heartbroken loved ones of a woman missing at sea off the coast of Co Galway have vowed to “keep pushing” until they bring her home.
The search for Máire Ní Fhátharta, 32, resumes today after she went missing after going for a swim at Silverstrand near Barna in Galway on November 12, just hours after singer Johnny Duhan was also lost at sea.
The body of Johnny Duhan was recovered from the water a few hours after he was reported missing and he was laid to rest on Friday following his funeral mass at St Killian’s Church, in New Inn, Co Galway.
Máire has now been missing for nine days after she went for her daily swim at Silverstrand Beach last Tuesday.
Searches have been carried out daily for the young woman, with a multi-agency operation led by gardai and involving the Coast Guard Service, Civil Defence teams and the RNLI underway.
Hundreds of volunteers have also taken part in the effort to locate Máire, with daily coastline searches assisted by kayak clubs, paddle boarders and local boat owners.
An online fundraiser set up to help cover the costs of fuel and search equipment has already raised almost €220,000, with the family pledging to donate any excess funds received to voluntary organisations that have been assisting them in the search.
In a post on social media, Máire’s loved ones vowed to keep searching until they bring her home and told how grateful they are for “endless strength and support” from volunteers and those praying she will be found.
