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Case No. 2463Missing person · Co. Kilkenny · 27 Jan 2025

Gardaí launch urgent appeal for missing 34-year-old Kate Fenelon from Kilkenny

Kate Fenelon, 34, was reported missing from Kilkenny City on 27 January 2025, last seen at around 10.40am. Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal as they were concerned for her wellbeing, and she was subsequently located safely.

  1. Reported28 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatKate Fenelon, 34, was reported missing from Kilkenny City since Monday 27 January 2025 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatKate is described as approximately five foot four inches in height with a slim build, short black hair and hazel eyes (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatWhen last seen she was wearing a short black puffa jacket with white stripes on the sleeve, cargo pants, trainers and a cross-body bag (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenShe was last seen at around 10.40am on 27 January (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherKate Fenelon has been located safely (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jan2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai launch urgent appeal as concern grows for missing 34-year-old woman

    Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal; the article was updated to confirm Kate Fenelon was located safely.

    victim, Kate Fenelon, 34, female, irish (judged from name)Kate Fenelon