07/11/2012

Man Released Without Charge Over Murder Of Aoife Phelan

A man has been released without charge, after being questioned in relation to the disappearance of Co Laois woman Aoife Phelan.

A Garda spokesman said a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The search for the 30-year-old nanny is to resume today.

The search will focus on a section of the River Barrow near the Kildare-Laois border. 

Ms Phelan, who was four months pregnant was last seen on 25th October.

Gardai believe she has been murdered.

(CD/GK)


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