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January

Issue Date: 10/01/2026

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 28-year-old Marcin Suchowiecki, who is reported missing from his home in Gracedieu, Waterford, since Saturday, 10th January 2026.

Marcin is described as being approximately 6 foot in height and of a medium build.  He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Marcin was last seen at his home at approximately 4:00pm on Tuesday, 6th January 2026.

Gardaí and his family are concerned for his well-being.

Anyone with information on Marcin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305 200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Issue Date: 13/01/2026

Eoghan O'Reilly (13) who was reported missing from Tallaght, Dublin 24 since Tuesday, 6th January 2026, has been located safe and well. No further media action is required. An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

Issue Date: 12/01/2026

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Megan O’Brien (15), who is reported missing from Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow, since Friday 9th January 2026.

Megan was last seen at approximately 10.30am.

Megan is described as being 5 foot 5 inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes.

It is not known what Megan was wearing when last seen.

Megan is known to frequent the Nutgrove, Churchtown, Tallaght, Dublin 8 and Dublin City Centre areas.

Gardaí are concerned for Megan’s well-being.

Anyone with any information on Megan’s whereabouts is asked to contact Bray Garda Station on (01) 666 5300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Issue Date: 12/01/2026

Ben Doyle (16 years), who was reported missing from his home in Drogheda since Friday 9th January 2026, has been located safe and well.

No further media action is required.

An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

Issue Date: 12/01/2026

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Ben Doyle, who is reported missing from his home in Drogheda since Friday 9th January 2026.

Ben is described as being approximately 5’ 5” in height with a medium build. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

He may be in the Dublin area.

Gardaí are concerned for his wellbeing.

Anyone with any information on Ben’s whereabouts are asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Issue Date: 10/01/2026

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 28-year-old Marcin Suchowiecki, who is reported missing from his home in Gracedieu, Waterford, since Saturday, 10th January 2026.

Marcin is described as being approximately 6 foot in height and of a medium build.  He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Marcin was last seen at his home at approximately 4:00pm on Tuesday, 6th January 2026.

Gardaí and his family are concerned for his well-being.

Anyone with information on Marcin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305 200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Issue Date: 10/01/2026

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 13-year-old Eoghan O’Reilly who is reported missing from his home in Tallaght, Dublin 24 since Tuesday 6th January 2026.

Eoghan was last seen at approximately 3pm.

Eoghan is described as being approximately 5" 4' in height with a slim build. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

When he went missing, Eoghan was wearing a black North Face jacket.

Eoghan is also known to frequent the Jobstown area.

Gardaí and Eoghan’s family are concerned for his wellbeing.

Anyone with any information on Eoghan’s whereabouts are asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Issue Date: 08/01/2026

Makayla Brady who was reported missing from Kinsealy, Co. Dublin since Sunday 28th December 2025, has been located safe and well.

No further media action is required.

An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

Issue Date: 07/01/2026

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Preston O’Sullivan (16), who was reported missing from Finglas, Dublin 11, since Friday, 19th December 2025.

Preston is described as being approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and blue eyes.

It is not known what Preston was wearing at the time.

Gardaí and Preston’s family are concerned for his well-being.

Anyone with information on Preston’s whereabouts is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on (01) 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Issue Date: 07/01/2026

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Megan O’Brien (15), who is reported missing from Dublin 8 since Friday, 2nd January 2026.

Megan was last seen at approximately 10pm at Heuston Station, Dublin 8 on Friday, 2nd January 2026. She was wearing a black puffer jacket, black tracksuit and black shoes.

Megan is described as being 5 foot 8 inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes.

Gardaí are concerned for Megan’s well-being.

Anyone with any information on Megan’s whereabouts is asked to contact Kevin Street Garda Station on (01) 6669400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Issue Date: 06/01/2026

Szymon Zajko (14) who was reported missing from Midleton, Co. Cork since Monday 5th January 2026, has been located safe and well.

No further media action is required.

An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

Issue Date: 05/01/2026

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Szymon Zajko (14) who was reported missing from his home in Midleton, Co. Cork today, Monday 5th January 2026.

Szymon was last seen in the Ballinacurra area of Midleton at 8.30am, today, Monday 5th January 2026. 

Szymon is described as being approximately 5 feet 7 inches in height, of slim build with short brown hair and brown eyes.

When last seen Szymon was wearing a grey school uniform, a grey North Face jacket and carrying a black backpack.

Gardaí and Szymon’s parents are concerned for his wellbeing.

Anyone with information on Szymon’s whereabouts is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on (021) 4621550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Issue Date: 05/01/2026

Summer Wheelock (15) who was reported missing from Bray, Co. Wicklow, since Thursday, 25th December 2025, has been located safe and well.

No further media action is required.

An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

Issue Date: 04/01/2026

Ciaran Moorehouse, aged 27, who was reported missing from Cashel, Co. Tipperary since Thursday 1st January 2026, has been located safe and well.

Gardaí would like to thank the media for their assistance.

Issue Date: 04/01/2026

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Ciaran Moorehouse, aged 27, who is reported missing from his home in Cashel, Co. Tipperary since Thursday the 1st January 2026.

Ciaran is described as being approximately 5’ 10” in height and of a slim build.  He has black hair and brown eyes.

Ciaran was last seen in Clonmel Town at approximately 7:00am on the morning of New Years Day. He was wearing an orange illuminous jacket.

Gardaí and Ciaran’s family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information on Ciaran’s whereabouts is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station on 052 617 7640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Issue Date: 03/01/2026

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Yelizavieta (Liza) Pronina, who is reported missing from Rathmullen, Co. Donegal, since 2nd January 2026

Liza is described as being approximately 5 foot 4 inches in height, of slim build, with long dark hair and brown eyes.

It is believed that Liza may have travelled to the White Gate area of Cork.

Anyone with information on Liza’s whereabouts is asked to contact Milford Garda Station on 074 915 3060, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Issue Date: 02/01/2026

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Makayla Brady who is reported missing from Kinsealy, Co. Dublin since Sunday, 28th of December 2025.

Makayla is described as being approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, with brown hair and blue eyes.

When last seen, Makayla was wearing a black tracksuit and black jacket.

Anyone with information on Makayla’s whereabouts is asked to contact Malahide Garda Station on 01 666 4600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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.

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

Gardaí are continuing to seek the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 72-year-old Jeremiah Downing, who was reported missing from his home in Sneem, Co. Kerry, on Thursday 1st January 2026.

Jeremiah was reportedly last seen on the N70 road between Castlecove and Sneem at approximately 5pm on Wednesday 31st of December 2025.

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.

Due to a recent medical incident, Gardaí and Jeremiah’s family are very concerned for his well-being.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who travelled on the N70 road between Castlecove and Sneem from 3pm onwards on Wednesday 31st of December 2025 and who may have dash-cam footage or saw a pedestrian to contact them.

Gardaí are also appealing to farmers and landowners in the area to check any sheds, outbuildings or other remote buildings on their lands.

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: 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 34-year-old Deborah Doyle who is reported missing from Naas, Co. Kildare since Wednesday 31st December 2025. Deborah was last seen at approximately 4.50pm.

Deborah is described as being approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height, of slim build, with brown hair and brown eyes.

When last seen, Deborah was wearing blue jeans, a pink fleece and tan Ugg boots.

Gardaí and Deborah’s family are concerned for her well-being.

Anyone with information on Deborah’s whereabouts is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on (045) 884300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.