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Gardaí are appealing for help from the public to find a missing Kerry man.
Barry Ahern (47) was last seen on Monday, September 11th, at his home in Tullahinell, Ballylongford.
Gardaí and the man’s family said they have a genuine concern for his wellbeing.
Missing Person Barry Ahern - Any info contact Listowel GS on 068-50820,The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 - Believed to be in Co. Cork pic.twitter.com/9HJkSBDH5F
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 14, 2017
It is believed he may have recently travelled to Killarney and is now in and around Co Cork.
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Mr Ahern is described as being 172cm (5ft 10in), of thin build with a shaved head and brown eyes.
Last seen
When last seen, he was wearing a black woolly hat with a grey stripe, brown check shirt, blue jacket, black jeans and sky-blue runners.
More than 9,000 people in Ireland are reported to the Garda as missing every year, according to the National Missing Persons Helpline.
Anyone with information that could help gardaí locate Mr Ahern is asked to contact Listowel Garda station on 068 50820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.