The residents of Ballykissangel are in shock at the news of Brian Quigley's disappearance.

The alarm was raised when his clothes - including his distinctive hat were found on a beach near Ballykissangel by his employees Liam Coglan and Donal O'Docherty.

Almost immediately investigations began in to his disappearance. Detective Inspector Hackett and Detective Sergeant Lopez have been drafted in from Cilldargan to investigate the case.Ban Garda Sullivan has been helping the team with their inquiries.

Police have not yet drawn to any conclusions but local towns folk have started speculating. Some believe that he has 'done a bunk' while others think that 'he walked in to the sea'.

It is widely thought that Mr. Quigley has been in severe financial difficulty for several months and this could be a reason for his disappearance.

On hearing the news Quigley's daughter Niamh Dillon returned to Ballykissangel from London. Mrs Dillon spoke to the New Full Colour Examiner "I am positive that my father is still alive and that he'll turn up".

Parish Priest, Fr Mac also believes that Quigley is well. "It's inconceivable that he'd walk in to the sea".

The Dooley's are too worried about the whereabouts of Brian and the consequences it may have on their future. Oonagh Dooley said "Quigley owns Fitzgerald's so we could loose the pub and our home".

Gardai are urging anyone who sees Mr Quigley to contact Cilldargan Police. Quigley's family and friends are positive that he will turn up somewhere.

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