Issue Date: 1st January 2026
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 72-year-old Jeremiah Downing, who is reported missing from his home in Sneem, Co. Kerry, since Thursday 1st January 2026.
Jeremiah was last seen on Tuesday 30th December 2025, at approximately 3pm.
Jeremiah is described as being over 6 feet in height, with a medium build. He has grey hair and blue eyes.
When last seen, Jeremiah was wearing dark clothing, including a brown jacket and dark trousers.
Jeremiah is also known to frequent the Castlecove area of Co. Kerry.
Gardaí and Jeremiah’s family are concerned for his wellbeing.
Anyone with information on Jeremiah’s whereabouts is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on (064) 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Issue Date: 1st January 2026
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 72-year-old Jeremiah Downing, who is reported missing from his home in Sneem, Co. Kerry, since Thursday 1st January 2026.
Jeremiah was last seen on Tuesday 30th December 2025, at approximately 3pm.
Jeremiah is described as being over 6 feet in height, with a medium build. He has grey hair and blue eyes.
When last seen, Jeremiah was wearing dark clothing, including a brown jacket and dark trousers.
Jeremiah is also known to frequent the Castlecove area of Co. Kerry.
Gardaí and Jeremiah’s family are concerned for his wellbeing.
Anyone with information on Jeremiah’s whereabouts is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on (064) 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Issue Date: 02/01/2026
Today, 3rd January, 2026, marks the 32nd anniversary of the disappearance of 22-year-old Imelda Keenan. Imelda, originally from Mountmellick, Co. Laois, was last seen in Waterford city on Monday, 3rd January, 1994.
Imelda had moved to Waterford and was living with her boyfriend. On the day she vanished, she left her apartment at 1:30pm and walked down William Street onto Lombard Street.
The last confirmed sighting of Imelda was at the corner of the Tower Hotel and Lombard Street, where she was seen crossing the street. Imelda was reported missing by her brother, Edward, the following day.
Despite extensive Garda investigations, there have been no further confirmed sightings of Imelda. If Imelda is still alive, she would now be 54 years old.
Superintendent Gavin Hegarty said: "Imelda, 22 years old and originally from Mountmellick in Co. Laois, was a resident of Waterford city while pursuing her studies when she disappeared without a trace. Imelda was known for her quiet demeanour, her love of music and her strong family ties. Despite extensive investigations spanning 32 years, the silence surrounding her fate remains unbroken. We continue to urge anyone with information or the ability to assist our investigation to come forward."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí at Waterford Garda Station on (051) 305 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Issue Date: 02/01/2026
Following the discovery of a body of a male in Co. Kerry this afternoon, 2nd January 2026, and subsequent inquiries, the missing person appeal in respect of Jeremiah Downing (72) who was reported missing from his home in Sneem, Co. Kerry on Thursday 1st January 2026, has been stood down.
No further media action is required.
An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.
Issue Date: 02/01/2026
Deborah Doyle (34) who was reported missing from Naas, Co. Kildare since Wednesday 31st December 2025, has been located safe and well.
Gardaí would like to thank the media for their assistance.