David Wakefield, who had been reported missing from him home in Lorrha, County Tipperary, was located safe and well over the weekend.
Gardaí have expressed their appreciation to the public for their assistance in dealing with the matter.
A native of Ennis, Colin McGann has been editor of The Clare Champion since August 2020. Former editor of The Clare People, he is a journalism and communications graduate of Dublin Institute of Technology.