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Marita Moloney

Gardai stand down search for man missing from his home in Co Offaly after body found

The search for a man missing from his home in Co Offaly has been stood down after a body was discovered on Tuesday.

Martin O’Connor, 32, had been missing from Clara since Sunday.

His family, along with gardai, had been "concerned for his wellbeing" after his disappearance.

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An appeal had been launched to help locate Martin, with gardai asking for the public's health in locating him.

A spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that this appeal has been stood down after a man's body was found in Clara.

They said in a statement: "Following the discovery of a body of a male near Clara, County Offaly today, Tuesday, May 17, 2002. A media appeal in respect of Martin O’Connor has now been stood down.

"An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and public for their assistance in this matter. No further action is required."

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