Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0144Missing person · Co. Dublin · 13 Oct 2026

Gardaí searching for 17-year-old Sophie O'Connor missing from Finglas, Dublin

Sophie O'Connor, a 17-year-old girl, went missing from Finglas, Dublin 11, on 13 October 2026. She is described as 5 foot 6 inches in height, of slim build, with red hair and blue eyes. Gardaí and her family are concerned for her wellbeing. Gardaí have launched a public appeal for information on her whereabouts.

  1. Reported13 Oct
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Sophie O'Connor, a 17-year-old girl, went missing.
Where
She was reported missing from Finglas, Dublin 11.
When
She went missing on 13 October 2026.
Other details
  • She is described as 5 foot 6 inches in height, of slim build, with red hair and blue eyes.
  • Gardaí and Sophie's family are concerned for her wellbeing.
Investigation
Gardaí launched a public appeal for information on her whereabouts.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSophie O'Connor is a 17-year-old girl (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatShe is 5 foot 6 inches in height (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatShe is of slim build (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatShe has red hair (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatShe has blue eyes (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereShe was reported missing from Finglas, Dublin 11 (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe DPC fined LinkedIn €310 million in October 2024 for breaches of European data protection legislation. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenShe went missing on 13 October 2026 (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtLinkedIn initiated High Court proceedings challenging the DPC's decision. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe High Court determined several preliminary issues in a judgment handed down in April. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPC appealed to the Supreme Court on three issues decided by the High Court, and LinkedIn is also bringing a cross-appeal on another preliminary issue. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA three-judge Supreme Court panel granted permission for the appeal, noting the issues are of general public importance. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe panel decided the issues warranted a leapfrog appeal from the High Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe DPC initially proposed administrative fines of between €430 million and €490 million, which was reduced following submissions from LinkedIn. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherLinkedIn alleges the DPC was not exercising limited functions and powers of a judicial nature within the meaning of the Constitution. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGardaí and Sophie's family are concerned for her wellbeing (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Oct2026
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Gardaí concerned for the wellbeing of teen girl missing from Finglas

    Gardaí launched a public appeal for information on the whereabouts of 17-year-old Sophie O'Connor, missing from Finglas, Dublin 11, since 13 October 2026.

    victim, 17, female, irish (judged from name)
  2. 13 Oct2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Supreme Court to hear appeal in LinkedIn challenge to €310m DPC fine

    A three-judge Supreme Court panel granted permission for the DPC's leapfrog appeal from the High Court, noting the issues are of general public importance and will likely affect the approach to other statutory appeals. LinkedIn is also seeking a cross-appeal on a further preliminary issue.