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David Kent & Michelle Cullen

Possible sightings of Bernadette Connolly in Dublin reported after RTE Crime Call appeal

The daughter of missing Bernadette Connolly has received reports of possible sightings in Ballymun.

Bernadette was last seen near Donabate Beach, with a search for her now ongoing since January 7.

She was last seen when she was dropped off by a taxi at the car park of the Shoreline Hotel, Donabate, and walked towards the entrance to the beach.

Bernadette, 45, was described as being 5 foot 6 inches in height with a slim build, hazel eyes and long black hair.

On Tuesday, Bernadette's daughter Jade posted on Instagram to say that there have been possible sightings of her mother in Ballymun and asked the public to report it to gardai.

She wrote: "I'm getting more messages of possible sightings in Ballymun.

"Please be vigilant guys and I've said it before, if you think it's her call out her name and report it to the gardai."

Gardai appeared on RTE's Crimecall programme on Monday night with a fresh appeal for information.

Sergeant Fintan Corcoran said the family are heartbroken as they continue their search for Bernadette.

He said: "It's a very difficult case, and Jade is Bernadette's only daughter, and they're very distraught, and they're actively looking for any information from members of the public along with gardai to see if we can establish the whereabouts of Bernadette.

He added: "Bernadette went missing on the 07/01/2022, she got a taxi to the Shoreline Hotel just at directly the entrance to Donabate beach, and she got out of the taxi and walked towards the beach there."

There were believed to be numerous people on the beach at the time of Bernadette's disappearance.

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