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26 Mar 2026

ALERT: Gardai in urgent appeal as concerns grow for well-being 16-year-old boy

Gardai say Brian Hayden was last seen in Galway at the weekend

ALERT: Gardai in urgent appeal as concerns grow for well-being 16-year-old boy

Missing: Gardai say Brian Hayden was last seen in Galway at the weekend

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Brian Hayden, who has not been seen for a number of days. 

The teenager, who is described as being 5’ 6" in height and of slim build, was last seen in Galway city on Saturday, February 15.

According to gardai, he has brown hair and brown eyes and when last seen, he was wearing a camouflage jacket, navy tracksuit pants and white runners.

Gardaí, who have issued a missing persons appeal this Monday evening, say both they and Brian’s family are concerned for his well-being.

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Anyone with any information on Brian's whereabouts is asked to contact Gaillimh garda station on 091 538000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

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