SERIOUS concern is mounting in a Ballyhaunis family who have been searching for their missing television remote control since October 2nd
The 4-year-old Mitsubishi Black Diamond television remote has been missing since 1.40pm on Sunday afternoon, 2nd of October and is feared to have fallen down into one of the chairs after being sat on by a large family member who was visiting at the time.
The remote was last seen on the fireplace in the sitting room. A major search of the area, involving up to five family members and a friend, got under way on Sunday evening and has been continuing for the last week. The search also involved help from visiting relations, the local parish priest, and the familie’s dog who has been sniffing behind the curtains and in various other nooks and cranny’s.
Family members firdt became concerned when they sat down to watch Coronation street and realised the device was nowhere to be found.
Daniel Mangan, husband and father, said: “It’s totally out of character. That remote control would always get lost, but we’d always find it again. It would either be down the side of the couch, on the fireplace or someone would just be sitting on it. Everyone is mystified and we are growing anxious.
“I hope its not gone down into one of the chairs. Those chairs are antiques and i’m not going to break them. The sister in-law was over that day and she has an arse that would bury a small country, or suck one in whole. Jaysis I hope tis not gone there.”
The remote is described as 15cm (6in), of medium build, with short black buttons and a faded complexion.
The infra-red plastic cover is gone and the volume and programme + and – buttons are very worn. The remote was carrying one Duracell battery and one cheaper one which was bought in Lidl. Both batteries were kept in place with frayed black duct tape.
Anyone with details is asked to contact Ballyhaunis gardai . Contact can also be made via the facebook page ‘Where is the Mangans Remote gone?’.
While family members are retracing their steps this evening, a service of hope will be held in the local church for the Mangans.
