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Case No. 1565Missing person · Co. Louth · 1 Jun 2025

Gardaí launch urgent search appeal for missing Drogheda man Barry Finnegan

Barry Finnegan, 51, has been missing from his home in Drogheda, Co Louth, since 1 June 2025. He was last seen wearing black pants, a black T-shirt and a long army jacket. Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal on 2 June 2025, describing him as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall with blue eyes and grey hair. Gardaí and his family are concerned for his welfare and have asked anyone with information to contact Drogheda Garda station. The search is ongoing.

  1. Reported2 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Barry Finnegan, 51, has been missing since 1 June 2025.
Where
He was last seen at his home in Drogheda, Co Louth.
When
He has been missing since 1 June 2025.
Other details
  • He is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall with blue eyes and grey hair.
  • He was last seen wearing black pants, a black T-shirt and a long army jacket.
  • Gardaí and his family are concerned for his welfare and have asked the public to contact Drogheda Garda station with any information.
Investigation
Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal on 2 June 2025.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe is 51 years old. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall with blue eyes and grey hair. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was last seen wearing black pants, a black T-shirt and a long army jacket. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereHe was last seen at his home in Drogheda, Co Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenBarry Finnegan has been missing since 1 June 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGardaí and his family are concerned for his welfare. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Jun2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Concern grows for missing Drogheda man as gardai issue urgent search appeal

    Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal for Barry Finnegan, 51, missing from Drogheda since 1 June 2025, describing his appearance and last known clothing.

    victim, Barry Finnegan, 51, male, irish (judged from name)Barry Finnegan