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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3025Missing person · Co. Dublin · 14 May 2026

Gardaí search for missing Dublin man Ronan Strain, 36, who may have travelled to Howth

Ronan Strain Strain, a 36-year-old man, was reported missing from Smithfield, Dublin 7, on 14 May 2026 and is believed to have travelled to Howth, Co. Dublin. Gardaí and his family are appealing for information regarding his whereabouts.

  1. Reported21 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatRonan Strain, a 36-year-old man, was reported missing from Smithfield, Dublin 7. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatRonan is described as approximately 5 foot 5 inches in height, of slim build, with brown auburn hair and blue eyes. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereIt is believed Ronan travelled to Howth, Co. Dublin on 14 May 2026. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenHe has been missing since Thursday 14 May 2026. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherIt is unknown what Ronan is wearing. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 May2026
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Gardaí searching for missing Dublin man who may have travelled to Howth

    Initial missing persons appeal for Ronan Strain, 36, missing from Smithfield since 14 May 2026, with a possible link to Howth.

    victim, Ronan Strain, 36, male, irish (judged from name)Ronan Strain