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14 Nov 2025

ALERT: Gardaí concerned for wellbeing of missing man as appeal to find him is launched

The 65-year-old has been reported missing from Churchtown in Dublin 14

ALERT: Gardaí concerned for wellbeing of missing man as appeal to find him is launched

When last seen, he was wearing a grey fleece, black tracksuit bottoms and possibly, a pink shirt

Reporter:

Ellie McCarthy

14 Nov 2025 3:08 PM

Gardaí are asking for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Martin McGonnell. 
The 65-year-old has been reported missing from Churchtown in Dublin 14 since the early hours of Friday, November 14.
 
He was last seen at approximately 1:40am this morning on the M11, walking close to junction 5 at Old Connaught Avenue, Bray.
 
Martin is described as being approximately 6 foot 2 inches in height and of a medium build.  He is bald with a white beard and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a grey fleece, black tracksuit bottoms and possibly, a pink shirt.
 
Gardaí and Martin’s family are concerned for his wellbeing. 
 
Anyone with information on Martin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Blackrock Garda Station on (01) 666 5200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station. 

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