Investigators are searching a site near Killegh and have upgraded her case to murder.
Fiona Pender's family say they are hopeful there will be some evidence found during a new search for her.
Gardaí have upgraded her case to murder and investigators are now searching a site near Killiegh, in Offaly.
The Tullamore hairdresser has been missing since 23rd August 1996.
John Pender says his sister was bright and bubbly and is missed by her family and friends:
Read more: Gardaí Upgrade Fiona Pender Investigation To Murder Case
Over 80 Jobs At Risk In Westmeath Tech Plant
Shannon Callows Farmers Demand Inclusion In Flood Management Group
Offaly Teachers Win National STEM Award
Appeal Lodged Against 600 Acre Laois Solar Farm Project
Government Funding To Benefit Midlands Historical Structures
Former GAA Referee Pleads Guilty To Indecent Assault
Laois TD Warns EU Plans Threaten Irish Neutrality
Almost One Million Cigarettes Seized In Offaly
Management Can Easily End Industrial Action - SIPTU
Westmeath Credit Union Manager Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Midlands Readers Encouraged To Take Part in MS Readathon
Westmeath Town Strong Performer For Fibre Broadband
Ireland's Oldest Living Person With EB Publishes Autobiography
Fund Midlands Councils To Build Housing On Public Land - Simon Community
Midlands Councils Boost Environmental Enforcement Performance
Offaly Food Workers Launch Industrial Action
Public Consultation Taking Place In The Midlands
Man Due In Court Over Armed Pharmacy Robbery In Offaly
Offaly Man Appointed President Of EU Body
Rising Rents Affecting Midlands HAP Tenants