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Case No. 3285Missing person · Co. Westmeath · 18 Apr 2026

Gardaí issue missing persons appeal for James Gaffey, 42, from Athlone, Co. Westmeath

James Gaffey, 42, was reported missing from his home in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, on 20 April 2026 after being last seen at 7.30am on Saturday 18 April 2026. Gardaí and his family are concerned for his wellbeing and have appealed for information, noting he may have travelled to Co. Meath or Co. Offaly.

  1. Reported21 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJames Gaffey, 42, was reported missing from Athlone, Co. Westmeath. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is described as six foot three inches, slim build, with red hair and a long red beard. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereHe is known to frequent Summerhill, Co. Meath, Burgess Park, Co. Westmeath, and Co. Offaly. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHe was last seen at his home in Athlone at 7.30am on Saturday 18 April 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe is believed to have access to a 06LK-Reg blue Volkswagen Passat. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Apr2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai 'concerned' about missing man who may have travelled to other counties

    Initial missing persons appeal for James Gaffey, 42, last seen in Athlone on 18 April 2026; believed to have access to a blue Volkswagen Passat and known to frequent areas in Co. Meath and Co. Offaly.

    victim, James Gaffey, 42, male, irish (judged from name)James Gaffey