Karen Culligan

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After watching Crimecall on RTE where the families of Deirdre Jacob and Jojo Dullard are appealing again, I`m sharing the details of those missing womens, as members of both women's families previously asked me to post about them in the hopes someone who knows will have the strenght of character to come forward with information Crime Call is 1800 40 50 60. Alternately all the other local numbers are below each set of details.

An 18-year-old student teacher called Deirdre Jacob was back home in Kildare, on her summer break from St Mary’s University in London. She vanished almost in sight of her own front gate on the 28th of July 1998.

Deirdre set out that day to do some messages in Newbridge town, walking the familiar 20-minute route from her parents’ gaff in Roseberry. Her precise movements were captured CCTV At 2:18 pm they saw her at the AIB, withdrawing a bank draft for her student accommodation rent. By 2:26 pm she was seen posting that draft at the Post Office. Deirdre was chatting with a friend at 2:32 pm.

Then shortly after 3 pm she was seen walking the quiet road toward home. She was carrying a black satchel-type bag with the bright yellow letters “CAT”. Deirdre was 5’3”, slim, grey-green eyes, dark chin-length hair. Witnesses saw her just metres from safety. The gate to her house nearly in view, when she disappeared.

For years Gardaí treated Deirdre’s case as a missing person’s investigation. In 2018, after a comprehensive review by the Serious Crime Review Team, the case was reclassified as a murder investigation.

Despite thousands of lines of inquiry and hundreds of appeals, no charges have ever been brought. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) reviewed Garda files in 2022 and directed that no charges be laid at that time.

One suspect in her case is Larry Murphy, the convicted rapist and kidnapper. His former cellmate later told Gardaí Murphy had confessed to killing a young woman in Kildare, claiming he stopped to ask for directions before dragging her into his vehicle and killing her when she resisted. Thist uncorroborated allegation became part of the renewed case file sent to the DPP.

Gardaí have never been able to place Murphy in Newbridge on the afternoon of July 28, 1998, and repeated appeals for independent witnesses to confirm his presence have failed to produce definitive links.

Deirdre’s father, Michael Jacob, has at times urged the public not to fixate only on Murphy, fearing that speculation might deter other witnesses from coming forward. Other leads, including reported sightings in Dublin in the days after her disappearance, are unverified.

As of early 2026, the case remains open and active, a testament to both Garda persistence and the limits of investigative power. Deirdre’s parents, Michael and Bernadette Jacob, still make public appeals on national media.

If you have any details contact:
Kildare Garda Station
045-521222

Newbridge Garda Station: 045-431212

Garda Confidential Line:
1800 666 111

Serious Crime Review Team: 01-6663444

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Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 40-year-old Joseph (also goes by Josie) Connors, who was reported missing from his home in Firhouse, Dublin 24 since Friday 19th June 2026.

Joseph was last seen in the Citywest, Dublin 24 area on Monday 15th June 2026 at approximately 4pm.

Joseph is described as being approximately 5 foot 8 inches in height, of a medium build, with black hair and blue eyes.

When last seen, Joseph was wearing blue jeans, a short-sleeved wine polo shirt, and white Nike runners with red on the side.

Gardaí and Joseph 's family are concerned for his well-being.

Anyone with information on Joseph 's whereabouts is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Gavin Brewster (16) who was reported missing from Kildalkey, Co. Meath since Thursday 11th June 2026.

Gavin is described as being approximately 5 foot 3 inches in height, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Gardaí and Gavin’s family are concerned for her well-being.

Anyone with information on Gavin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Laytown Garda Station on 041 981 3200, the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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Closing Date: 3:00pm, 23 June 26

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Get your applications in before 3pm tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June 2026.

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Gardaí are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating Cian Mooney (16), who is reported missing from Drogheda, Co. Louth, since Sunday 24th May 2026.

Cian was last seen at approximately 2:15pm.

Cian is described as being approximately 5 foot 7 inches in height, with a slim build, black hair and green eyes.

When last seen, Cian was wearing a black tracksuit, a black jacket, a black peaked cap and dark runners.

It is believed that Cian may have travelled to the Crumlin area of Dublin.

Cian is also known to frequent the Tallaght area.

Gardaí and Cian’s family are concerned for his wellbeing.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Cian Mooney is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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Gardaí are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating Ella Mooney (13), who is reported missing from Emyvale, Co. Monaghan, since Thursday 21st May 2026.

Ella was last seen in Dundalk, Co. Louth, on Thursday 21st May 2026 at approximately 3:00pm.

Ella is described as being approximately 5 foot 4 inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes.

When last seen, Ella was wearing a black coat and top, black bottoms and white runners.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ella Mooney is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Chloe McDonagh, who has been missing from Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 since Tuesday 19th May 2026.

Chloe is described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes.

When last seen, she was wearing white New Balance runners, a dark jacket, dark leggings and a neon pink long sleeve top.

Gardaí are concerned for Chloe’s welfare.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Nicky Kenny (also goes by NJ) who was reported missing from Malahide, Co. Dublin, since Friday 8th May 2026 at approximately 11:00pm.

Nicky is described as being approximately 5 foot 10 inches in height, of slim build, with black hair and brown eyes.

When last seen, Nicky was wearing a grey tracksuit and black jacket.

Nicky is known to frequent the Dublin City Centre, Amiens Street and North Wall areas.

Anyone with information on Nicky’s whereabouts is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station on 01 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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Beidh Lá an Chorcra ar siúl Dé hAoine an 15 Bealtaine agus tá sé mar aidhm aige aird a tharraingt ar shaincheist na drochíde sa teaghlach agus ar na tacaíochtaí atá ar fáil dóibh siúd atá thíos léi.

Taispeáin do thacaíocht trí dhul corcra 💜

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Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Oliver Puhl (34) who was reported missing from Drogheda, Co. Louth since Wednesday 6th May 2026.

Oliver is described as being approximately 6 foot 2 in height, of strong build, with black hair.

Oliver was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and other clothing unknown.

Gardaí and Oliver’s family are concerned for his wellbeing.
Anyone with information on Oliver’s whereabouts is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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It is reported Emily boarded a flight to Paris so please share with any friends and family in France

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Anniversary: Joe Scally has been missing from the Tonlegee Road area of Raheny, Dublin 5 since Wednesday 3 May 2023. He was 81 years old when he went missing. Joe was last seen at 1.20pm in Howth, Co Dublin, passing The Summit Inn on Thormanby Road on foot. #HelpBringThemHome

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Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Egle Tktekutyt (15 years old), who was reported missing from Kingscourt, Co. Cavan since Thursday 30th April 2026.

Egle is described as being 5 foot 1 in height, of slim build, with dark blonde hair and

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MISSING GIRL PLEASE SHARE

Nancy Lawrence, 13, from Bromborough in the Wirral, was last seen leaving her home around 3.45pm today.

She is white, 5ft 5in tall, of slim build, with long dyed red hair worn in a ponytail, fair complexion, a red birthmark on the back of her neck and wears glasses.

When last seen she was wearing a black Para Jumper, wide leg black trousers, a black top with a coloured motif on the front and grey Ugg laced boots.

Nancy has links to Liverpool city centre.

Merseyside Police say if you see her please call 999 immediately so they can make sure she is safe.

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❗️MISSING CHILD❗️

Police are concerned as to the whereabouts of 15 year old missing person Brooke Scanlon. Brooke was last seen at approximately 5pm on the 25th April 2026 in the Bloomfield Park area in Derry.

Brooke has dark brown hair and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts, white trainers and had a grey hoodie with her. If you have any information that could help police locate Brooke, please contact us on 101 quoting police reference number 74 - 26/04/26.

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Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 42-year-old James Gaffey who is reported missing from his home in Athlone, Co. Westmeath since Monday 20th April 2026.

He was last seen at 7.30am on Saturday, 18th April 2026.

James is described as being 6 foot 3 with a slim build. He has red hair with a long red beard. It is not known what James was wearing the day of his disappearance.

James is believed to have access to an 06LK-Reg blue Volkswagen Passat.

James is known to frequent the areas of Summerhill, Co. Meath, Burgess Park, Co. Westmeath, and Co. Offaly.

Gardaí and James’s family are concerned for his wellbeing.

Anyone with information on James Gaffey's whereabouts is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on [phone], the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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❗️MISSING CHILD❗️

We are becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of Noah Parlato. Noah was last seen in the Coleraine Road area of Portrush around 1430 hours.

Noah is 14 years of age and described as slim build, 5ft 9, brown hair. He was last seen wearing a light coloured t-shirt with possibly a palm on the back of it, black jogging bottoms and grey Hoka trainers with orang writing.

If you have seen him or have any information as to his whereabouts, please contact Police on 101 quoting the reference number: 914 – 19/04/26