Search for missing man in Co Cork called off as body is found

The search for Michael Kearns of Kealkil, Co Cork, has been stood down following the discovery of a body on Sunday, New Year’s Day.

Mr Kearns was last seen leaving his home in Kealkil on Friday afternoon, December 30th, in his white, 171-D registered Peugeot van.

Gardaí in Cork had appealed for help from the public in tracing the 55-year-old as his family expressed increasing concern for the man’s welfare.

However, following the discovery of a body on Sunday evening, gardaí stood down their missing person appeal. Gardaí said “no further information is available at this time”. They thanked the public and media for assistance.