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30 Oct 2025

UPDATE: Search stood down for missing 58-year-old man amid Garda update

Gerard (Gerry) Lynch was reported missing on Monday

Have you seen Gerry? Gardaí concerned for welfare of missing 58-year-old man

The search for a missing 58-year-old man has been stood down on Thursday amid a new Garda update.

On Tuesday, Gardaí posted a public appeal to help trace the whereabouts of Gerard (Gerry) Lynch, who was reported missing from his home in New Ross, county Wexford, since Monday 27th October 2025.

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Gardaí said Gerry was last seen on Sunday 26th October 2025 at approximately 9.15am, and was described as being approximately 5 foot 9 inches in height, with a slim build, grey hair and green eyes.

It was not known what he was wearing when last seen, but it was believed Gerry has access to a 142DL-reg Nissan X-Trail car.

It was also believed that Gerry may have travelled to the Arranmore Island area of Donegal, or to the Belfast area.

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Gardaí said they and Gerry's family are concerned for his well-being.

Gardaí have bow given an update on Gerry and they say that he has been found safe and well. They have also thanked the public for their assistance.

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