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Case No. 1207Missing person · Co. Dublin · 29 Jul 2025

Gardaí launch urgent search for 13-year-old missing from Tallaght, Dublin

Thirteen-year-old Eoghan O'Reilly went missing from Springfield, Tallaght, Dublin 24, after being last seen at approximately 6pm on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. He is described as approximately five foot three inches tall with a slim build, brown hair and green eyes, and it is unknown what he was wearing when he disappeared. Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal on 31 July 2025, expressing concern for his wellbeing and asking the public to contact Tallaght Garda Station with any information. No further developments have been reported as of the latest article.

  1. Reported31 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Thirteen-year-old Eoghan O'Reilly is missing from Springfield, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
  • He is described as approximately five foot three inches tall with a slim build, brown hair and green eyes.
  • It is unknown what he was wearing when he went missing.
When
He was last seen at approximately 6pm on Tuesday, 29 July 2025.
Where
Springfield, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Investigation
Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal on 31 July 2025, asking the public to contact Tallaght Garda Station with any information.
Other details
Gardaí and his family are concerned for his wellbeing.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe is described as approximately five foot three inches tall with a slim build (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe has brown hair and green eyes (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatIt is unknown what he was wearing when he went missing (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHe was last seen at approximately 6pm on 29 July 2025 (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jul2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai concerned for wellbeing of 13-year-old missing from Dublin

    Gardaí launched an urgent search appeal for the missing 13-year-old boy, describing his physical appearance and asking the public to contact Tallaght Garda Station with any information.

    victim, 13, male, irish (judged from name)