'She’s in out of the cold. That’s all that matters now': Body of missing Cork woman recovered

In a Facebook post her son Killian confirmed that his mother had died following a "tragic accident."

He said his heart had "shattered in to a million pieces." However, he emphasised that they were grateful to be able to proceed with the funeral arrangements following a routine postmortem examination.

Mr Devlin again extended his thanks for all the help the Devlin family have received over the last few days.

"I’m so sorry to everyone that helped us, searched for us and provided food that we didn’t hit the jackpot and bring her home safe and sound. RIP my wonderful wonderful mother. My heart is shattered into a thousand pieces. She’s in out of the cold. That’s all that matters now."

Mrs Devlin from Midleton, Co Cork was last seen on CCTV footage at 10.45pm on Saturday evening in Garryvoe. An army of volunteers participated in the search for the popular mother of five following a Facebook post where Mr Devlin asked the public for help.

Speaking prior to the recovery of the body of his mother Killian Devlin admitted that waiting for news was mentally tormenting.

"With every gust of wind I think it is a knock on the door with news of her. With every car passing I think there is word. It is a living nightmare. We don't want to think of her lying cold somewhere. It is surreal. It was just an innocent school reunion."

Killian said that Frankie loved simple comforts such as a cosy warm fire.

He had travelled down from Dublin at the weekend to get her home winter ready with the important task of cleaning the chimney first on his agenda. Her disappearance perplexed Killian and his sisters because Frankie was a woman of routine and was very predictable in her movements.

She loved car boot sales which were her "religion." She also enjoyed attending matches in Páirc Uí Rinn in Cork.

It is understood that Frankie Devlin was a chatty and friendly woman much loved by all those who knew her. There is no suggestion of foul play in her passing. She is survived by her three daughters and son. She was predeceased by a fifth child.

Gardaí: Body of missing Cork woman Frankie Devlin recovered; Gardaí thank public for assistance

Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance following the recovery of the body of pensioner Frankie Devlin who went missing following a school reunion in Garryvoe, Co Cork last Saturday.

Her body was recovered in the East Cork town shortly after 3pm today.

Frankie Devlin from Midleton, Co Cork was last seen on CCTV footage at 10.45pm on Saturday evening in Garryvoe.

In the region of 200 people participated in the search for the popular mother of five. Gardaí were assisted in their search by the RNLI, the Coastguard, Cork Missing Persons group, the Garda Sub Aqua unit, and an army of volunteers who mobilised following the posting of a message by a son of Mrs Devlin's on Facebook.

Speaking prior to the recovery of the body of his mother Killian Devlin paid tribute to all those who helped with the search.

"They are experts on this and are so professional. Everyone has been brilliant. We can't thank people enough.They have been fantastic."

He also said that waiting for news was mentally tormenting.

With every gust of wind I think it is a knock on the door with news of her. With every car passing I think there is word. It is a living nightmare.

Killian said that Frankie loved simple comforts such as a cosy warm fire. He had travelled down from Dublin at the weekend to get her home winter ready with the important cleaning of the chimney first on his agenda.

Her disappearance perplexed Killian and his sisters because Frankie was a woman of routine and her disappearance was completely out of character. She loved car boot sales and matches in Pairc Ui Rinn in Cork.

It is understood that Frankie Devlin was a chatty and friendly woman much beloved in the area where she lived in Mildleton.

There is no suggestion of foul play in her passing. She is survived by her three daughters and son. She was predeceased by a fifth child.

Earlier

Gardaí have confirmed that the body of Frankie Devlin has been recovered.

Ms Devlin from Midleton, Co Cork had last been seen on CCTV footage at 10.45pm on Saturday evening in Garryvoe.

Gardaí have confirmed that her body was found today, and have thanked people for their assistance.

Hundreds of volunteers were involved in the search for the mother of four.

Speaking yesterday, her son Killian said he was overwhelmed by the support of locals, the gardaí, the Coast guard and Cork City Missing Persons who searched for his mother amid inclement weather conditions.

"Just people even giving you a pat on the back is such comfort. Last night I put a notice up on Facebook that we would be searching for her today and so many people have turned out."