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Case No. 3390Missing person (body discovered) · Co. Mayo · 1 Apr 2026

Body found after five-day search for missing Padraig Dooley, 66, from Charlestown, Co. Mayo

Padraig Dooley, 66, was reported missing from Charlestown, Co. Mayo, on 1 April 2026 and was last seen in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Gardaí stood down the missing persons appeal on 6 April 2026 following the discovery of a body.

  1. Reported6 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatPadraig Dooley, aged 66, was reported missing from Charlestown, Co. Mayo, since 1 April 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was described as approximately 5 foot 9 inches tall, of strong build, with black hair. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was last seen wearing a dark coloured fleece, tan trousers, a high visibility vest and black shoes. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe missing persons appeal was stood down following the discovery of a body. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereHe was last seen in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, on the morning of 1 April 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí thanked the public and media for their assistance. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Apr2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Heartbreaking Garda update as body found after 5 day search for missing man

    Garda update confirming a body was found after a five-day search; missing persons appeal stood down.

    victim, Padraig Dooley, 66, male, irish (judged from name)Padraig Dooley