Colin Downey found safe and well

Walterstown man Colin Downey has been found safe and well after almost two weeks when his whereabouts was unknown.

Earlier this week, his family has issued an appeal for information, after he went missing on Monday 18th/Tuesday 19th May.

A major search operation involved the garda diving, search and dog units, as well as Meath Civil Defence, Meath River Rescue and volunteers from the local community, the Community Text Alert and Walterstown GAA have been involved in the search, as well as the Garda air support unit.

Ken Reilly of Walterstown Community Text Alert said there had been a fanastic turn out from the local community with hundreds turning out every night.

The Downey family had expressed their thanks to everyone involved for all they have done.

The Walterstown Community Alert page this morning says: "Dick, Marion and Trevor will never forget the kindness and generosity of the community and want to express their most sincere gratitude to all who’ve helped them. The friendship and help is deeply appreciated."

Colin is a popular young man who is very involved in the film industry.

He wrote and directed the feature film 'Daria', which won a gold award at the Los Angeles Film Review Independent Film Awards.

He was also Director of Photography for the feature film, 'The Fading Light' which won best Irish film at the Jameson International Film Festival in Dublin.