Brother of missing Fiona says he still can't sleep at night over trauma

The brother of Fiona Sinnott cannot sleep because of the trauma of the 19-year-old’s disappearance more than 20 years ago, it was claimed yesterday. The mum, who had an infant daughter, was last seen in the Broadway area of Co Wexford on February 8, 1998, at midnight. And a new TV documentary, which airs tomorrow, will provides new insight into her life and shocking disappearance from the small village of Ballyhitt.

 It’s a story that has resonated in the hearts of the Irish people for over 20 years and now for the first time, Fiona’s family have opened up and spoken of her life before her disappearance.

During the filming the family follow new leads and tip offs in the hopes of finding answers.

Detective Alan Bailey revisits the area where Fiona was last seen and describes the case as one of the most solvable cases in Ireland.

The documentary also shows never before seen home-footage of Fiona which will be the first time the public will see Fiona as she was when she was alive.

The documentary speaks to Fiona’s landlord who has never spoken on the case before.

Other first-time interviews include accounts from Fiona’s school friends, family members and members of the community.

Emmy-nominated producer Shauna Keogh, who has spent 18 months making the documentary, said it “gives a platform and a voice” to the Sinnott family. She added it was challenging and “very close to the bone”. Ms Keogh told the Irish Mirror: “There’s interviews with Fiona’s sister [Diane] and brother Seamus. "She called home that night. Seamus spoke in-depth and very openly – he can’t sleep at night because all he thinks about is that call.” Missing: Fiona Sinnott: True Lives airs tonight at 9pm on Virgin Media One