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The body of missing Belfast pensioner Tony Crickard has been found by search volunteers at the foot of Mount Brandon in County Kerry. | The body of missing Belfast pensioner Tony Crickard has been found by search volunteers at the foot of Mount Brandon in County Kerry. |
Mr Crickard, 80, of Norfolk Parade, was last seen at Brandon Creek near Dingle on Friday. | Mr Crickard, 80, of Norfolk Parade, was last seen at Brandon Creek near Dingle on Friday. |
He was in County Kerry for the funeral of a nephew who who died in a motorcycle accident. | |
The last time a family member saw Mr Crickard he was looking at chapel times. | |
Mr Crickard had planned to stay and spend some time in Kerry with relatives, but an air and sea search was launched after he disappeared. | |
Relatives said he was a fit and healthy man who regularly went on walks. | |
Mr Crickard was an uncle of Sinn Fein Upper Falls Councillor Chrissie Mac Ghiolla Mhin. | |
Party president Gerry Adams has offered his condolences to the family. |