Family search for Irishman missing in Turkish resort

EFFORTS ARE continuing to locate an Irishman who went missing while on holiday in Turkey last week.

Mark O'Neill (35), from Swords, Co Dublin, went missing in the resort of Bodrum at about 4am on Friday.

Mr O'Neill, who was on holiday with his brother Brian and sister-in-law Denise, is described as being 193cm (6ft 4in) tall, with dark short hair and a sallow complexion. When last seen he was wearing a yellow T-shirt, black jeans and black runners.

Mr O'Neill is reported to have some medical problems and may be disorientated. He was last seen at Villa Manderines in the Omurca area of Bodrum. Speaking on RTÉ's Drivetimeprogramme from Bodrum yesterday, Mr O'Neill's brother Paul said the family were very concerned.

"We got one sighting of him prior to his disappearance on Friday night where he was seen along the harbour near to where he was staying.

"He was described as being in a confused state and wasn't making any sense. We haven't had any sightings since."

Turkish police are assisting Mr O'Neill's brother and his father Dermot who have travelled out to Turkey to look for him. Mr O'Neill's brother-in-law and two nephews flew out yesterday to assist in the search. "We're very concerned because we feel that someone should have seen something in the last few days.

"He has his medical condition and with the heat over here at the moment, maybe he's collapsed. But we've checked all the medical centres and hospitals and there are no reports of him being admitted," added Mr O'Neill.

"We don't know what his state of mind is at the moment or where he is."

The family has appealed to holidaymakers in Bodrum to get in touch with gardaí or local police if they have any information.

The Department of Foreign Affairs is giving consular assistance to Mr O'Neill's family.