Body of Swords woman Bernadette Connolly found on Blackpool beach
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On Instagram, Ms Connolly's daughter Jade said her family could "now lay her to rest"
The body of a woman who went missing in Ireland has been found on an English beach.
Bernadette Connolly was reported missing from home in Swords, near Dublin, on 7 January and was last seen at a beach near Donabate.
Gardaí (Irish police) said "DNA analysis" had now confirmed that a body found near Blackpool, Lancashire, on 4 February was that of the 45-year-old.
On Instagram, external, her daughter Jade said her family could "now lay her to rest".
She said they would "always remember her smile, strong character and love".
"We prayed for people to light a path to bring her home and we're so grateful to have her back," she added.
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