Case No. 1419Missing person · Co. Meath · 30 Jun 2025

Dan Filipache, 14, found safe and well after being missing from Kingscourt, Co. Meath

Dan Filipache, a 14-year-old boy, was reported missing from Kingscourt, Co. Meath, on 30 June 2025 after being last seen in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, at approximately 2:30pm. Gardaí issued a search appeal on 3 July 2025, noting he may have travelled to the Dublin city centre area and expressing concern for his wellbeing. He was subsequently found safe and well, as confirmed in a statement issued on 5 July 2025. The missing person case has been resolved.

  1. Reported30 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Dan Filipache, 14, was reported missing from Kingscourt, Co. Meath, on 30 June 2025.
  • He was found safe and well, as confirmed in a statement issued on 5 July 2025.
Where
  • Dan was last seen in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, at approximately 2:30pm on 30 June 2025.
  • It is believed he may have travelled to the Dublin city centre area.
Other details
  • Dan is described as approximately 5 foot 3 inches in height with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes.
  • He was wearing a grey fleece tracksuit when last seen.
  • Gardaí expressed concern for Dan's wellbeing.
Investigation
Gardaí issued a search appeal on 3 July 2025, asking the public to contact Ashbourne Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDan Filipache, 14, was reported missing from Kingscourt, Co. Meath, since 30 June 2025. (garda.ie)
  • whatHe has been found safe and well. (garda.ie)
  • whatDan Filipache is a 14-year-old boy (garda.ie)
  • whatDan is described as approximately 5 foot 3 inches in height with a slim build (garda.ie)
  • whatDan has brown hair and brown eyes (garda.ie)
  • whatDan was wearing a grey fleece tracksuit when last seen (garda.ie)
  • whereDan Filipache is reported missing from Kingscourt, Co. Meath (garda.ie)
  • whereDan was last seen in Ashbourne, Co. Meath at approximately 2:30pm (garda.ie)
  • whenDan has been missing since 30 June 2025 (garda.ie)
  • otherIt is believed Dan may have travelled to the Dublin city centre area (garda.ie)
  • otherGardaí are concerned for Dan's wellbeing (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jun2025
    Missing Person Appeal - Dan Filipache, 14 Years, Kingscourt, Co. Meath - 30th June 2025

    Gardaí have launched a search appeal for the 14-year-old boy, who was last seen in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, and may have travelled to Dublin city centre.

    victim, Dan Filipache, 14, male, non-irish (judged from name)Dan Filipache
  2. 30 Jun2025
    Located - Missing Person - Dan Filipache, 14 Years, Kingscourt, Co. Meath, 30th June 2025

    Confirms Dan Filipache has been found safe and well, resolving the missing person case.

    victim, Dan Filipache, 14, non-irish (judged from name)Dan Filipache