RIP: Garda appeal to find missing 30-year-old stands down after discovery of body

A Garda appeal to find a missing man has stood down following the discovery of a body this evening. 

Thirty-year-old Edward Prendergast had been last seen in the Jamespark area of Kilkenny City at approximately 12.50am on Tuesday, April 16.

An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. 

No further information is available at this time.