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Case No. 1740Missing person · Co. Dublin · 31 Mar 2025

Gardaí appeal for information on missing Dublin man James Aherne

James Aherne, a 53-year-old man, was reported missing on 31 March 2025 after being last seen at Grand Canal Place in Dublin 8. He is described as approximately 6 foot tall, of slim build, with closely shaved mousey brown hair and brown eyes, and was wearing a black and green jacket, black trousers and black and white runners while carrying a blue backpack. Gardaí and his family are concerned for his well-being and issued a public appeal for information on 3 May 2025. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilmainham Garda Station on 01 666 9700 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. No further developments have been reported as of 3 May 2025.

  1. Reported3 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • James Aherne, 53, was reported missing on 31 March 2025.
  • He is described as approximately 6 foot in height, of slim build, with closely shaved mousey brown hair and brown eyes.
  • He was wearing a black and green jacket, black trousers and black and white runners, and carrying a blue backpack.
Where
He was last seen at Grand Canal Place in Dublin 8.
Investigation
  • Gardaí issued a public appeal for information on 3 May 2025.
  • The public is asked to contact Kilmainham Garda Station on 01 666 9700 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
Other details
Gardaí and his family are concerned for his well-being.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJames Aherne, 53, was reported missing on 31 March 2025. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatHe is described as approximately 6 foot in height, of slim build, with closely shaved mousey brown hair and brown eyes. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatHe was wearing a black and green jacket, black trousers and black and white runners, and carrying a blue backpack. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereHe was last seen at Grand Canal Place in Dublin 8. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe public is asked to contact Kilmainham Garda Station on 01 666 9700 with information. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherGardaí and his family are concerned for his well-being. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 May2025
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Gardai worried for well being of missing Dublin man

    Gardaí issue public appeal for missing 53-year-old James Aherne, last seen at Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8, on 31 March 2025, with a description of his appearance and clothing provided.

    victim, James Aherne, 53, male, irish (judged from name)James Aherne