Gardaí issue separate appeals over to missing men

Gardaí in Dublin are seeking assistance in tracing two men who have separately gone missing over the past few days. They say they are concerned for the welfare of both men.

Padraig Smith (44) has been missing from the Clondalkin area in the west of the city since Monday evening, May 19th, at about 8pm.

He is 188cm (6 ft 2 in) and of of large build. He is bald and has a goatee. A Garda spokesman said Mr Smith was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue and white striped polo shirt and blue faded jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda station on 01 6667600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda station.

Separately, on the south side of Dublin, gardaí are trying to trace the whereabouts of 76-year-old George Manson, who is missing from the Stillorgan area since Sunday May 18th.

A Garda spokesman said Mr Manson was believed to be in possession of a brown Ford Mondeo, registration number 11 D 35116.

He was last seen in the Stillorgan area at about 5pm on Sunday. He is 168cm (5 ft 6 in) in height,of slim build with grey hair and a moustache. When last seen, he was wearing black trousers and a maroon-coloured v-neck jumper.

Anyone with information about Mr Manson or the Ford Mondeo, is asked to contact Blackrock Garda station on 01 6665200, the Garda Confidential Line or any Garda station.