Northern Ireland

Body found in search for missing Co Down woman Ruth Maguire

Ruth Maguire went missing while visiting Carlingford on a friend's hen party
Ruth Maguire went missing while visiting Carlingford on a friend's hen party Ruth Maguire went missing while visiting Carlingford on a friend's hen party

A body has been found in the search for a mother-of-three from Co Down who went missing after a hen party in Co Louth.

Ruth Maguire (30), had travelled to Carlingford on Saturday to celebrate her friend's upcoming wedding.

She went missing around 11pm on Saturday.

It is understood the body was found in a stretch of water between Carlingford and Greenore.

Gardai confirmed they believe the body is that of Ms Maguire and a post-mortem examination is due to take place later.

They thanked the public for their help in the search and the Coast Guard.

Ms Maguire is understood to be originally from Ligoniel in north Belfast but had been living with her family in Newcastle, Co Down.