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06 Sept 2025

RIP: Tragic Garda update as missing man is found dead after shed search appeal

Manuel D'Costa had been reported missing in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, on May 16

RIP: Tragic Garda update as missing man is found dead after shed search appeal

RIP: Tragic Garda update as missing man is found dead after shed search appeal

A search for a missing man in Leitrim has been stood down after the discovery of a body.

Gardaí said: "Following the discovery of a man’s body, the missing person appeal for Manuel D'Costa, 48-years-old, who was reported missing from his home in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim on Friday, May 16, 2025, has been stood down."

They added: "An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and public for their assistance."

Manuel had been reported missing in May but was the subject of a renewed appeal last week as gardaí appealed to landowners in the Ballyfarnon, Keadue and surrounding areas to check any sheds, outhouses or other remote buildings on their lands.

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It's understood the body of Mr D'Costa was found on Saturday.

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