Gardai Renew Appeal For Missing 14-Year-Old Missing From Athy For Almost Two Weeks

Tuesday, 4 March 2025 08:51

By Martin Osborne

Liam is described as being approximately 5’ 10” tall, of slim build, with short dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Gardaí are renewing their appeal in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Liam Gannon, who has been missing from Athy since Wednesday, 19th February 2025.

Liam is described as being approximately 5’ 10” tall, of slim build, with short dark brown hair and brown eyes.

When last seen he was wearing black tracksuit bottoms and a light grey under armour top.

He is know to frequent the Tallaght area.

Anyone with information on Liam’s whereabouts is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045 527730, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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