Lands in Co Galway searched for woman missing since 1985

Gardaí investigating the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Barbara Walsh, who went missing from Co Galway 30 years ago, are carrying out planned searches of premises and lands at Rusheenamanagh, Carna, Co Galway.

Ms Walsh was reported missing on June 29th, 1985. She was last seen at her home in Carna seven days previously on June 22nd at approximately 4am. She was 33 years of age at the time.

A full review of the case was launched in January 2015 as part of an ongoing review of all missing persons in the Galway Garda Division.

A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed and an incident room has been established. 112 lines of enquiry have been generated and close to 60 people have been interviewed in the course of this review.

The planned and structured searches are being carried out by investigating gardaí with the assistance of the Garda Technical Bureau.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have any information about Barbara’s disappearance, to contact them at Clifden Garda station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.