Body of missing pensioner found near lake in Westmeath

Gardaí have confirmed that they have discovered the body of a pensioner who has been missing from her home in Athlone since last Thursday.

Kathleen Reilly, 74, had been missing for six days, and Gardaí were becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare as the days passed. Searches had been ongoing in the days following her disappearance, and Gardaí renewed their appeal for help in the search on Monday.

A body was discovered on Tuesday evening near Coosan Point in Athlone, which is on the shore of the Lough Ree lake.

Gardaí confirmed this afternoon that the body discovered was that of the missing pensioner, and the body was taken to Tullamore Hospital where a post mortem is taking place today.