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11/01/2005
Missing Cookstown man confirmed dead
The Irish Government has confirmed that a body found in Thailand is that of Co Tyrone man Conor Keightley.
The 31-year-old from Cookstown was on holiday when the Indian Ocean tsunami struck on Boxing Day and has not been heard from since.
Last week, his two sisters, Michelle McCaughey and Darina Duffin, arrived in the country to search for their brother.
They have spent the last week in the Thai resort of Phuket trying to trace his last known movements and were hours from returning home when the news was confirmed.
A statement issued by the Keightley family said: "We know now that Conor was and now is in paradise.
"The family wish to thank those individuals and agencies who have assisted in the search for Conor.
"We thank the people of Ireland and beyond for their thoughts, their generosity and prayers. This has been a pillar of strength for the entire family.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are missing or injured and those who have lost loved ones."
The Irish Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that it will make the final arrangements for the return of Mr Keightley’s body which will be flown home in a week's time.
(MB/SP)
The 31-year-old from Cookstown was on holiday when the Indian Ocean tsunami struck on Boxing Day and has not been heard from since.
Last week, his two sisters, Michelle McCaughey and Darina Duffin, arrived in the country to search for their brother.
They have spent the last week in the Thai resort of Phuket trying to trace his last known movements and were hours from returning home when the news was confirmed.
A statement issued by the Keightley family said: "We know now that Conor was and now is in paradise.
"The family wish to thank those individuals and agencies who have assisted in the search for Conor.
"We thank the people of Ireland and beyond for their thoughts, their generosity and prayers. This has been a pillar of strength for the entire family.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are missing or injured and those who have lost loved ones."
The Irish Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that it will make the final arrangements for the return of Mr Keightley’s body which will be flown home in a week's time.
(MB/SP)
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