The body of a missing mum who disappeared almost eight weeks ago has been found.
Bernadette Connolly, 45, was last seen on CCTV on January 7 on Donabate Beach in Malahide, Dublin.
Her daughter, Jade, has confirmed today that her tragic mum's remains were recovered from a beach in Blackpool - over 200 miles away, Irish Mirror reports.
The emotional post read: "I write this message with a heavy heart.
"My family and I have received tragic news that a woman's body was recovered from a beach in Blackpool UK and it is confirmed to be my beloved mam Bernadette Connolly.
"We will always remember her smile, strong character, and love. Mam and I have had 30 years together, for that I am grateful, and our memories will live forever.
"This experience has been incredibly difficult for us and we couldn't have done it alone.
"From day one my family and I received so much unconditional and tireless support across the nation and worldwide, for which we can't express enough gratitude.
"As her daughter, I truly know I did all I could in my power to find her. We prayed for people to light a path to bring her home and we're so grateful to have her back and can now lay her to rest.
"This is a tragedy that no family should ever have to bare, we please ask that you respect our privacy during this time of grieving.
"Forever grateful, Jade & Family."
Bernadette got a taxi from Swords to Donabate on the morning she went missing and was picked up on Shoreline Hotel's surveillance cameras on Donabate Beach.
She walked to the end of the beach and a photo was taken on her phone at 12.38pm with the Malahide Grand Hotel in view.
Prior to the discovery of her body, Jade had pleaded: "I just want you back."
She wrote: "Seven weeks today you left your home. Everything that’s happened in that time, there’s been so much stuff I feel like I could write a book although I wouldn’t know where to start with it all.
"Life has changed…I have changed…you're giving me this strength I never knew I had in me.
"I miss this exact look on your face. Telling me straight what you think and how it is, that’s what I love about you.
"Your smile, your laugh I see it all the time. I just want you back because nobody can make this go away."
