Gardaí today renewing appeal for information on missing man

Crimestoppers has today renewed its appeal for information in relation to the disappearance of Wicklow man Barry Corcoran one year on. Mr Corcoran was last seen in on Cremona Road, Ballyfermot on the night of Monday July 6, 2015.

An Garda Síochána and Mr Corcoran's family and friends are very concerned for his safety and wellbeing.

Please call Crimestoppers if you have any information which could assist in locating this man.

He is described as 5’11”  and of thin build. He has short grey hair and blue eyes and is described as walking with a slight ‘shuffle’ and also has having an old scar on the bridge of his nose. When Mr Corcoran was last seen he was wearing a dark rain jacket, blue jeans and black Puma runners.

It is understood that Mr Corcoran was shot twice in the head, dismembered and his body wrapped tightly in plastic and duct tape before it was buried in two separate locations in the Wicklow hills.

A dig for the body of Mr Corcoran, concluded  last year without success in Co Kildare.

Gardaí began digging in an area of Co Kildare after receiving intelligence as to the whereabouts of his body.

Renewing the appeal, Superintendent Brendan Connolly said: "We are confident that someone knows what happened to Barry. If you are a friend or acquaintance of Barry and have any information that could help locate him please call Crimestoppers on 1800 25 00 25”.

Members of the public can call Crimestoppers on 1800 25 00 25. Calls to Crimestoppers are completely anonymous. Callers do not need to leave their name or address. You may receive a reward for information which significantly the investigation. Alternatively, the public can contact us at Ballyfermot Garda Station or any Garda Station.

The Crimestoppers concept is simple - the call is free, there is no need to give one’s name, the phone is answered by specially trained Gardaí, and a cash reward may be paid in certain cases. Rewards are given at the discretion of the Gardaí. The Crimestoppers model is a well tried and well developed model in many countries.