Co Kildare family continue desperate appeal for missing mother

A Co Kildare family are desperately appealing for the safe return of a mother , missing now for over two weeks.

Husband Paul Poynton said he fears for wife Áine's safety after she disappeared from their Co. Kildare home.

She was wearing a black coat, black jumper and blue trousers when she went missing.

There are unconfirmed reports that she was later spotted getting on a flight from Belfast for Gatwick Airport.

The 49-year-old's car was found just around the corner from the couple's home in Kilcock, Co. Kildare, on February 23 - the day after she was last seen.

She told her two children she was going to Tesco to do some shopping but she never came back.

Mr Poynton, 50, said that his and Áine's family are desperate to find out where she was and for her to return home.

Áine is described as being approximately 5ft 3in. tall with blonde hair and blue eyes.

Mr Poynton told the Irish Daily Mirror that the couple had been together for almost 30 years and were due to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary next August.

The couple have two children, a son aged 22 and a 19-year-old daughter.

Anyone who has seen Áine or who can assist in locating her is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on (01) 666 7800, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.