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Gardaí seek help to find missing Kerry man

Family of Barry Ahern concerned as 47-year-old has not been seen since Monday

Barry Ahern, from Tullahinell, Ballylongford, in Co Kerry, has not been seen for three days
Barry Ahern, from Tullahinell, Ballylongford, in Co Kerry, has not been seen for three days
Thu Sept 14 2017 - 12:09

Gardaí are appealing for help from the public to find a missing Kerry man.

Barry Ahern (47) was last seen on Monday, September 11th, at his home in Tullahinell, Ballylongford.

Gardaí and the man’s family said they have a genuine concern for his wellbeing.

It is believed he may have recently travelled to Killarney and is now in and around Co Cork.

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Mr Ahern is described as being 172cm (5ft 10in), of thin build with a shaved head and brown eyes.

Last seen

When last seen, he was wearing a black woolly hat with a grey stripe, brown check shirt, blue jacket, black jeans and sky-blue runners.

More than 9,000 people in Ireland are reported to the Garda as missing every year, according to the National Missing Persons Helpline.

Anyone with information that could help gardaí locate Mr Ahern is asked to contact Listowel Garda station on 068 50820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.