Man found safe following Blacklion investigation

Large scale garda search conducted near West Cavan village.

A man has reportedly been found safe after gardaí in West Cavan conducted what was described as a full-scale missing person's investigation over the weekend.

The search for the missing person continued into Monday morning, but first began on Saturday, March 23.

By Sunday, March 24, the search operation was supported by other specialist garda units, including Air Support, to assist officers on the ground near the border village.

A statement, issued by An Garda Siochana this lunchtime confirmed: "Gardaí in Cavan have been carrying out investigations into a report of a missing person, which occurred on Sunday 24th March 2024.

"The alleged missing person has since been found safe and well."

The spokesperson added: "No further comment is available at this time."