Search stood down for missing 82-year-old man as Gardaí issue heartbreaking update

Thomas Connole was reported missing on Friday June 26, 2026placeholder image
Thomas Connole was reported missing on Friday June 26, 2026 | An Garda Síochána Facebook

The search was stood down on Monday evening following the discovery of a body

The search for a man who was reported missing last Friday has been stood down following a tragic update by An Garda Síochána.

82-year-old Thomas Connole was reported missing from Carrowmanagh North, Kilshanny, Co. Clare on Friday June 26, 2026.

Thomas was described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height, of slim build, with grey hair, and blue eyes.

Thomas was last seen near his home on Wednesday June 24, 2026, between 12:00pm and 2:00pm.

Gardaí and Thomas’s family were concerned for his safety.

In a heartbreaking update on Monday evening, Gardaí say the search for Thomas has been stood down following the discovery of a body.

Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance.

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