Dublin doctor missing almost two weeks found safe

A doctor who has been missing for two weeks has turned up safe.

Dr Ciara Farrell (45), a psychiatrist at Tallaght Hospital, arrived at her parents' house in Goatstown, Dublin, on Monday afternoon.

Dr Farrell, a mother of two who lived in Stillorgan, went missing after a lunchtime appointment at St Vincent's Hospital on November 14th.

She left before she could be given the results of a test.

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Her disappearance alarmed doctors who said she needed urgent medical attention.

She was next seen at around 11am on Friday, November 17th on the Lower Kilmacud Road talking to a taxi driver. She did not get into his car.

As the days passed, her family became increasingly concerned for her well-being and searches were conducted in the UK where her sister and eldest child live. At one stage it was thought she had boarded a cross-channel ferry.

Dr Farrell’s daughter posted a message on social media to thank people for their help.

“My mum has been found safe and sound. Just wanted to say a massive thank you for everyone’s love and support over the past two weeks. My family and I are eternally grateful. Xx”

Her long-time friend Elizabeth O’Connor said Dr Farrell’s friends and family were “absolutely over the moon and delighted” that she had returned.

“Her family are relieved. I am so relieved that she is back. Thank God.”

Dr Farrell will now go to hospital for treatment for a potential blood clot.

It is unclear where she has been for the last two weeks, but she did take a sleeping bag from her home indicating that she may have intended to sleep in her car.

However, gardaí found the car on November 19th.