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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3113Missing person · Co. Donegal · 8 May 2026

Gardaí issue missing persons appeal for 48-year-old Finbarr Hopkins from Buncrana, Co. Donegal

Finbarr Hopkins, a 48-year-old man, was reported missing from Buncrana, Co. Donegal, on 9 May 2026 after being last seen on 8 May. He may have travelled to Cork, and Gardaí and his family are appealing for information regarding his whereabouts.

  1. Reported10 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatFinbarr Hopkins, aged 48, was reported missing from Buncrana, Co. Donegal on Saturday, 9 May. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is described as approximately six foot in height, of slim build, with grey hair and beard. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was last seen wearing a black jacket with a grey hood, grey shoes, grey tracksuit trousers with a large black gym bag. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatIt is believed he may have travelled to Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHe was last seen on Friday, May 8. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 May2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Concern for well-being of missing Donegal man who may have travelled to Cork

    Initial missing persons appeal with physical description, last known clothing and location details.

    victim, Finbarr Hopkins, 48, male, irish (judged from name)Finbarr Hopkins