Body recovered from Erne that of missing woman

Three charges in connection with disappearance

A body discovered in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, has been formally identified as that of murdered woman Carrie Mullane (Noonan), police have confirmed.

The 39-year-old, who was originally from Limerick, had been reported missing in Enniskillen on 10 October.

Her body was recovered from the lough on 9 November, with a formal identification process subsequently completed.

Michael Lynch (35) of Trasna Park, Enniskillen, has been charged with her murder and preventing her lawful burial.

His mother, Mary Lynch, who lives at the same address, faces a charge of withholding information from police.

Kenneth Lynch, Michael's nephew, who is also from Trasna Park, has been charged with withholding information and encouraging or assisting in the commission of an offence.

In a statement, police said their "thoughts are with Carrie's family at this sad time, as they come to terms with their loss".