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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2645Missing person · Co. Kerry · 19 Dec 2024

Gardaí appeal for missing 48-year-old Ruairi Lynch from Killarney, Kerry

Ruairi Lynch, 48, was last seen in the Killarney area on 19 December 2024 and was reported missing from his home in Killarney, Co. Kerry, on Christmas Eve, 24 December 2024. Gardaí and his family are concerned for his well-being and have appealed for the public's assistance in tracing his whereabouts.

  1. Reported26 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe is described as approximately 5 foot 9 inches in height with a slim build, grey hair and brown eyes. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatWhen last seen he was wearing jeans, a hat, and a jacket, all in dark colours. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereAnyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenRuairi Lynch was last seen in the Killarney area on 19 December 2024 at approximately 8am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHe was reported missing from his home in Killarney on 24 December 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí and his family are concerned for his well-being and have appealed for the public's assistance. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Dec2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí concerned for well-being of Kerry man reported missing on Christmas Eve

    Initial Gardaí appeal for information on the whereabouts of Ruairi Lynch, last seen in Killarney on 19 December 2024 and formally reported missing on 24 December 2024.

    victim, Ruairi Lynch, 48, male, irish (judged from name)Ruairi Lynch