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Case No. 3245Missing person · Co. Westmeath · 22 Apr 2026

Gardaí issue missing persons appeal for Matthew Meehan, 22, from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Matthew Meehan, aged 22, has been missing from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, since Wednesday 22 April 2026. Gardaí and his family are concerned for his wellbeing and have launched an urgent search appeal for information on his whereabouts.

  1. Reported25 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatMatthew Meehan, aged 22, has been missing from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, since Wednesday 22 April 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is described as five foot seven inches and of a slim build. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe has brown hair and blue eyes. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatIt is not known what he was wearing on the day of his disappearance. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGardaí and his family are concerned for his wellbeing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Apr2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí 'concerned for wellbeing' of man missing over 48 hours as appeal issued

    Gardaí issued an urgent missing persons appeal for Matthew Meehan, 22, missing from Mullingar since 22 April 2026, describing him as five foot seven inches, slim build, brown hair and blue eyes.

    victim, Matthew Meehan, 22, male, irish (judged from name)Matthew Meehan