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06 Sept 2025
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06 Sept 2025
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The late Paddy Rainsford, from Lisnagry
THE SEARCH for missing elderly County Limerick man Paddy Rainsford has been called off.
A body was recovered on a rural road in Grange, Ballina, at around 8pm on Thursday night.
Mr Rainsford, who has dementia, went missing at 7.30pm on Wednesday evening. The 86-year-old left home to go to a pub to play cards but never arrived at his destination.
Gardai, Civil Defence and members of the public commenced a search which including a helicopter.
Gardai say they are "working closely with the family during this tragic time". They thanked everyone for their assistance.
No funeral arrangements have been announced.
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