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06 Sept 2025

Gardaí release renewed information appeal in relation to whereabouts of missing 73-year-old man

John McSweeney has been missing from his home in Athea, County Limerick since the afternoon of Saturday, Janaury 6 last

Gardaí release renewed information appeal in relation to whereabouts of missing 73-year-old man

John McSweeney is described as being approximately 5' 7" in height. When last seen, John was wearing a black coat, a black peaked cap and wellington boots.

Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 73-year-old John McSweeney.

John has been missing from his home in Athea, County Limerick since the afternoon of Saturday, January 6, 2024.

He is described as being approximately 5' 7" in height, slim build, bald and has a missing front tooth.

When last seen, John was wearing a black coat, a black peaked cap and wellington boots.
 
An Garda Síochána are appealing to land owners and people who may have buildings / out houses or persons with vacant dwellings in nearby areas to check them to see if they have been used or might assist gardaí in locating John.
 
Anyone with any information on John’s whereabouts is asked to contact Newcastle West Garda station on 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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