Family of missing 72-year-old who may have travelled to Dublin 'very concerned' for his welfare

The family of a missing 72-year-old are "very concerned" for his welfare and are "anxious to locate him."

Gardai are appealing for help in the search for Patrick (Paddy) Freer who has been missing from his home in Kilkenny since yesterday, 23 September.

Gardai say he may have travelled to Dublin. Patrick is described as having grey hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing black tracksuit bottoms and a green jacket.

Read more: Gardai appeal for help in the search for 51-year-old man last seen in Drogheda

A garda spokesman said: "Patrick's family are very concerned for his welfare and are anxious to locate him. It's understood he may have travelled to Dublin.

"Anyone with information on Patrick's whereabouts are asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on (056) 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

Read next:

• Huge government update on Dublin's controversial €25m whitewater rafting project

• Community devastated as Ballsbridge swimming pool shuts its doors for good after months of campaigning

• Councillors defy Planning Regulator in build-to-rent curbs

• City centre locals 'terrified' to leave home after man hit with wooden plank

• Car ban on South William Street a step closer after inclusion in development plan

Sign up to the Dublin Live Newsletter to get all the latest Dublin news straight to your inbox.