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THE mother of a young Donegal man who will be missing from home for a year next week says she just wants to hug him and tell him everything is okay.
Cian Langelann was last seen on September 27 last year when he was dropped off near the scenic seaside village of Dunfanaghy by a taxi driver.
Despite an extensive land and sea search for the
27-year- old and some reported sightings, Cian from
Falcarragh has not been found.
Looking
His heartbroken mum Anthea says she will not give up hope of finding her son.
As his first year anniversary fast approaches, Anthea said: “I still live in hope that my dearest son will be found.
“I would give anything to be able to give him a hug. If he is found I will respect his privacy and accept his wishes as I always have.
“I just want to know that he is safe and well.”
Although Anthea lives on the Isle of Wight, she travels over regularly to Donegal.
Recently a reported sighting of Cian in Athlone was followed up on by Gardai but the man proved not to be Anthea’s son.
Despite the false hope and anguish it brought, Anthea said she must live in hope and does not mind sightings, even false ones.
Friends of the missing man have set up a Facebook page called Find Cian.
AN initiative to promote patience for people with needs is being supported by the Department of Justice, Courts Service, Dublin Coroners Court, and the Irish Prison Service.
They are backing Belfast social enterprise group NOW, which helps people with learning difficulties and autism.
NOW is urging people to understand some people’s needs for “just a minute” in times of stress.
The group is rolling out JAM (Just A Minute) Cards yesterday at Dublin’s Criminal Courts.
It is also available as an app for smartphones that allows users to select different screen displays.
GARDAI involved in the dramatic rescue of IRA kidnapping victim Don Tidey have been honoured almost 40 years after the event.
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and interim justice minister Heather Humphreys yesterday presented the Scott medal, An Garda Siochana’s highest honour, to 15 deceased and serving members of the force in an event in Dublin Castle. “And the dedication to duty and bravery
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Supermarket executive Tidey was held captive for 23 days after being kidnapped outside his Dublin home as he took his 13-year- old daughter to school.
In a salute to the officers who rescued him, Commissioner Harris said: “In all of your actions during this search operation you strove to protect the life of Mr Don
Tidey and the lives of your fellow Gardai.
Courage
“And that kind of skill is required in our work today more than ever.
“And on behalf of An Garda Siochana, I wish to express my deepest gratitude to you all for your service.”
The Scott medal is awarded for the “most exceptional bravery and heroism involving the risk of life in the execution of duty”.
Jennifer McCann, the younger sister of
SO PROUD: (Front row from left) Helen Breen for father Garda Denis Breen, Don Tidey, Margaret Sheehan for son Garda Gary Sheehan, Minister Heather Humphreys, Commissioner Drew Harris; (middle row from left) Francis Smith, James Connolly, Walter Rice, Eugene O Sullivan, Aiden Mc Guinness, Noel Mc Mahon, Thomas Conroy; (back row from left) Paul Gillen, William Sommers’ son, Joseph O’Connor, John O’Rourke for his father Desmond O’Rourke, Francis Morgan and Eugene Collins