A body found during a search operation in West Dublin has been identified as that of missing woman Marian Power.

60-year-old Marian had been missing from the Lucan area since 9 o'clock on Monday morning.

Over 200 volunteers took part in a major search operation in the last six days.

The Garda Water Unit discovered Marian's body in the River Liffey at Strawberry Beds shortly after lunchtime this afternoon.

Her remains have been taken to Blanchardstown hospital.

Originally posted at 12.41