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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3661Missing person · Co. Louth · 5 Jan 2026

Gardaí renew appeal for 18-year-old Lorcan Meehan missing from Dundalk since January

Lorcan Meehan, 18, has been missing since 5 January 2026, last seen in the Dundalk area of Co. Louth. Gardaí renewed their appeal on 4 March 2026 for the public's assistance in tracing his whereabouts.

  1. Reported4 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatLorcan Meehan, aged 18, has been missing since 5 January 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was wearing a black tracksuit when last seen. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is approximately five feet 10 inches in height with a medium build. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe has blonde/light brown hair and blue eyes. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereHe was last seen in the Dundalk area of Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are concerned for his wellbeing and have renewed their appeal for information. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe public is asked to contact the Dundalk Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Mar2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Gardaí renew appeal for help locating teenager missing since January

    Gardaí renewed their appeal on 4 March 2026, nearly two months after Lorcan Meehan went missing, providing his physical description and contact details for the public.

    victim, Lorcan Meehan, 18, male, irish (judged from name)Lorcan Meehan