More than 60 people are taking part in a search in Athlone for a 74-year-old woman who has been missing since 16 June.
Neighbours, relatives and friends of Kathleen Reilly have been searching fields and laneways on the route from the town to the Coosan area where Mrs Reilly lives.
Ms Reilly was last seen last Thursday at 2.30pm near the Primary Care Centre in Clonbrusk walking in the direction of Coosan.
She is described as 1.52m (5ft) tall, of slim build with grey hair.
When last seen Ms Reilly was wearing a long black coat and black knee-length boots. She also wears red/brown framed glasses.
Anyone who has seen Ms Reilly or knows of her whereabouts should contact Athlone Garda Station on 090-6498550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any garda station.
Update 22 June: Gardaí say a body has been found in the search for Kathleen Reilly.
