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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0162Missing person · Co. Dublin · 10 Oct 2026

Gardaí launch search appeal for missing 16-year-old Ben MacEoghan from Dalkey, Dublin

Sixteen-year-old Ben MacEoghan was reported missing from his home in Dalkey, Co. Dublin, on 10 October 2026, having been last seen on 29 September 2026. He is described as approximately five foot seven inches tall, of slim build, with sandy hair and blue eyes. Gardaí and his family, who are concerned for his wellbeing, launched an urgent search appeal on 10 October 2026. The public has been asked to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line with any information on his whereabouts. No arrest or charge has been made in the case.

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Key facts

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What happened
Ben MacEoghan, a 16-year-old man, was reported missing from his home in Dalkey, Co. Dublin.
Where
The missing person was reported from Dalkey, Co. Dublin.
When
He was last seen on 29 September 2026 and reported missing on 10 October 2026.
Other details
He is described as approximately five foot seven inches tall, of slim build, with sandy hair and blue eyes.
Investigation
  • Gardaí and his family launched an urgent search appeal expressing concern for his wellbeing.
  • The public was asked to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station on (01) 666 5000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBen MacEoghan is 16 years old (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is approximately five foot seven inches tall, of slim build, with sandy hair and blue eyes (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereHe was reported missing from his home in Dalkey, Co. Dublin, on 10 October 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHe was last seen on 29 September 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí launched an urgent search appeal for the missing teenager (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe public was asked to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station on (01) 666 5000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Oct2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí launch search appeal for missing teen amid 'concern' for his wellbeing

    Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal for 16-year-old Ben MacEoghan, missing from Dalkey, Co. Dublin, last seen 29 September 2026.

    victim, Ben MacEoghan, 16, male, irish (judged from name)Ben MacEoghan