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05 Oct 2025

ALERT: Gardai appeal for help in locating Dublin man who vanished more than a month ago

In an appeal, gardai say James Aherne, 53, was last seen Grand Canal Place, Dublin on March 31

ALERT: Gardai appeal for help in locating Dublin man who vanished more than a month ago

In an appeal, gardai say James Aherne, 53, was last seen Grand Canal Place, Dublin on March 31

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 53-year-old man who has not been seen for more than a month.

In an appeal, issued this Saturday, they say James Aherne vanished from his home Grand Canal Place in Dublin 8 on March 31 of March 2025. 

James is described as being approximately 6 foot in height, of slim build, with closely shaved mousey brown hair and brown eyes. 

According to gardai, when last seen he was wearing a black and green jacket, black trousers and black and white runners.  He was carrying a blue backpack. 

Gardaí say both they and James' family are concerned for his wellbeing and they are urgently appealing for assistance from members of the public.

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Anyone with information on James' whereabouts is asked to contact Kilmainham garda station in Dublin on 01 666 9700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

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