Gardaí in Wexford are continuing their search for 18-year-old Conal Owens from Kilteel, Co. Kildare in the Curracloe area this evening.
A large number of people are assisting in the search including the Coast Guard, Civil Defence, Garda Specialist Units, Order of Malta and volunteers.
Conal was last seen on Curracloe Beach at approximately 12.30am on New Year's day, when he got separated from a group of friends.
He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall with brown hair cut short and of stocky build.
When last seen Conal was wearing blue jeans and a distinctive red hooded sweatshirt with the words "C - UNIT" printed in white across the chest.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wexford Garda Station on 053-9165200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.