Issue Date: 14th January 2024
Gardaí are continuing to appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 73-year-old John McSweeney, who is missing from his home in Athea, Co. Limerick since the afternoon of Saturday 6th January, 2023.
Over the last week, Gardaí with assistance from the Coast Guard, Civil Defence and other volunteer search organisations have conducted searches of land and forestry in the Knockaclugga area of Athea.
A further search is planned for 10am this morning, Sunday 14th of January 2024, commencing at Knockaclugga, Athea, Co. Limerick V94 D2H6.
John is described as being approximately 5' 7" in height, slim build, bald and has a missing front tooth.
When last seen John was wearing a black coat, a black peaked cap and wellington boots.
An Garda Síochána are appealing to land owners and people who may have buildings / out houses or persons with vacant dwellings in nearby areas to check them to see if they have been used or might assist Gardaí in locating John.
Any road users who were travelling in the Athea / West Limerick areas on the afternoon of Saturday 6th January 2024 and may have seen a lone male walking or anything else which may have drawn their attention, is asked to contact Gardaí.
Anyone with any information on John’s whereabouts is asked to contact Newcastle West Garda station on 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
