The body of a male found earlier today in Smithboro, Co Monaghan has been identified as Gerard Tierney, no further action required.
Thank you for your assistance.
It is not being treated as suspicious.
Garda Press Office
Gardai wish to seek the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Gerard Tierney, 40 years.
Gerard is missing from, Smitboro, County Monaghan, since 8pm on 29th August 2013 and was last seen in close proximity to Northern Ireland. Gerard is described as being approximately 5’ 6’’ inches tall of slight build with short fair hair.
Gerard was last seen wearing dark coloured trousers and a dark coloured polo shirt.
A photograph is available on request from the Garda Press Office pressoffice@garda.ie
Anyone who has seen Gerard or who can assist in locating him is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047-77200, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.