Body identified as missing woman

A body found in the Grand Canal between Tullamore and Rahan on Sunday night last has been identified as missing woman Marian Naughton. The 57 year old AIB bank official who lived in Tullamore was last seen last Wednesday, April 10 at approximately 2pm at the Grand Canal in Tullamore. Gardaí say they are treating her death as a tragedy and not suspicious. Ms Naughton's body was recovered following an extensive search operation involving locals and members of Ms Naughton's home community of Knockcroghery in Co Roscommon along with members of the Civil Defence, the Garda Sub Aqua Unit and the Garda Water Unit. Sergeant Ollie Baker at Tullamore Garda Station today thanked all involved with the search for their help. Funeral arrangements for Ms Naughton have yet to be announced.