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Body found in search for missing Westmeath man Michael Dillon

He had been missing for two weeks.

THE BODY OF man who had been missing in Westmeath since 5 January was recovered in the River Boyne at about 1pm today, gardaí have confirmed.

Michael Dillon was last seen at his home in Harristown, Kinnegad two weeks ago. The Boyne Fisherman’s Rescue and Recovery Service were part of the search and described today’s news as a “sad outcome”.

They extended their sympathy to the friends and family of Michael Dillion.

In a statement released this evening, gardaí thanked the public for their assistance in the search.

Concern for man missing from his Co Westmeath home since Monday

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