A brother of Eimear Noonan, missing in France since last week, has confirmed that her body has been found.
In a message on Facebook, Cathal Noonan said the French authorities had now confirmed that his sister, who was 21, died following a fall while running on Wednesday.
Her body was found on Friday near the town of Annonay in southeastern France.
Ms Noonan, from Co Clare, was living and working in Annonay as an English language teacher.
"Eimear was a warm, bubbly person who had already made a wide circle of friends there through her love of music and singing," her brother's Facebook message read.
"She graduated last month from UCC with an honours degree in Irish and French, was a talented violinist and to our immense pride was head of UCC orchestra for her final year there.
"We will be forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received in recent days. We would like to thank the Irish and French authorities and the people of Annonay for the kindness and compassion they have shown us."
The Department of Foreign Affairs said it is providing consular assistance to the family.
