Gardai in Naas can confirm that the body of Mary Prendergast has been located this morning 4th January 2012.
Many thanks to you all for your assistance in the matter.
Previous press release attached refers.
Garda Press Office.
Gardai in Naas are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Mary Prendergast who went missing on the 3rd January 2011.
Mary who is 61 yrs was last seen by her husband at approx. 8.30am on the 3rd January at their home in Bluebell, Naas. Her car a Silver Ford Puma car was located at Carnal Way, Kilcullen at 9.15pm on the 3rd January 2011. Searches are continuing this morning and Gardai are being assisted by local volunteers, Civil Defence and the Garda Underwater Unit.
Mary is described as being 5ft 2inches, blonde hair slight build.
Gardai and family are concerned for Mary's welfare and are appealing to the public who may have seen Mary or her car to contact them at Naas on 045 884300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
A photograph is available on request from this office pressoffice@garda.ie