A former Cistercian College Roscrea student, who has been missing for almost a month, has been found safe and well.
Stephen Cullinan, 25, of Ballymackey, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary went missing from Castletroy, Co. Limerick on November 3.
The family have issued the following statement to LaoisToday where they thank the public for their help and ask for privacy at this time.
It reads: “The Cullinan family can confirm this morning that Stephen made contact yesterday evening.
“The Cullinan family wish to thank the public for their assistance and request privacy at this time.”
Jackie Cahill, TD for Tipperary, and Fianna Fail spokesperson on Food, Horticulture and Forestry, also confirmed the news.
He said: “Stephen has been found alive and well in the UK. He made contact with his family yesterday and they will be reunited today.
“The Cullinan family are very grateful to everyone that helped out in the search for their son; and to the media for assisting to locate Stephen.
“It’s terrific news that he has been found. It’s time now to respect the family’s wishes and let them have their privacy,”
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