The search for missing woman 87-year-old Sheila Rice has been stood down after the discovery of a body in Carlow earlier today.
Sheila was last seen near Athy Road in Carlow, shortly before 4pm on Saturday, February 11. In a previous appeal, Gardai and her family said that they were concerned for her welfare.
In an update this afternoon gardai confirmed that the search has now been stood down following the discovery of a body.
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A garda spokesman said: "Following the discovery of a woman's body earlier this morning in Carlow, the missing person appeal for Sheila Rice, 87 years, has been stood down.
“We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.”
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