Kilkenny river search resumes for missing man

Man spotted in difficulty at 7.30 last night

The man was spotted in the water by a pedestrian at 7.30 last night but could not be reached.  Stock photograph: Frank Miller/The Irish Times
The man was spotted in the water by a pedestrian at 7.30 last night but could not be reached. Stock photograph: Frank Miller/The Irish Times

A search has resumed this morning for a man missing since yesterday evening in the river Nore in Kilkenny.

The man was spotted in the water by a pedestrian at 7.30 last night but could not be reached. It is believed he entered the water near Greensbridge.

A search involving gardaí, the garda helicopter and local civil defence units was launched.

A local sub aqua team joined the search this morning.

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