The search for Padraig Dooley, aged 66, has been stood down following the discovery of a body, gardai have confirmed.
Padraig Dooley, aged 66, was reported missing from Charlestown (Image: Gardai)
The search for a man missing from Mayo for five days has been stood down following the discovery of a body, gardai have confirmed.
Padraig Dooley, aged 66, was reported missing from Charlestown since Wednesday, April 1.
Gardai launched a public appeal shortly after his disappearance, describing Padraig as being 5′ 9″ tall, of strong build with black hair.
Officers confirmed he was last seen on the morning of Wednesday, April 1 in Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon wearing a dark coloured fleece, tan trousers, a high visibility vest and black shoes.
They appealed for anyone with information to contact them. At the time, a Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Padraig Dooley (66), who was reported missing from Charlestown, Co. Mayo since Wednesday 1st April 2026.
“Padraig is described as being approximately 5 foot 9 inches in height, of strong build, with black hair.
“Padraig was last seen wearing a dark coloured fleece, tan trousers, a high visibility vest and black shoes on the morning of Wednesday 1st April 2026 in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.
“Anyone with any information on Padraig’s whereabouts are asked to contact Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”
In a heartbreaking update tonight, gardai confirmed that the missing persons appeal has been stood down following the discovery of a body. They thanked the public for their help.
A Garda spokesperson said: “Following the discovery of a body, the missing person appeal in respect of Padraig Dooley (66), who was reported missing from Charlestown, Co. Mayo since Wednesday 1st April 2026, has been stood down.
“No further media attention is required. An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.”
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