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THE department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the search is con- tinuing for a Clare woman who has been missing in Italy for 45 days. 82-year old Mairéad Cleary, a na- tive of Cratloe, went missing on Oc- tober 10 while on a holiday in Italy.
Described by her family as very fit and a regular walker, Mrs Geary was on holiday with her active retirement group in Streasa on Logo Maggiore, close to the Italian Swiss border.
She was last seen when she took a cable-car to the top of Mount Motta- rone, a popular viewing spot. When she got to the top, she set off for a walk on her own and has not been seen since. Her family travelled to Italy to be on hand but returned last week after police and rescue officials advised them to go home as there was little they could do there.