GARDAI have launched an urgent search for a 34-year-old woman who has been missing from her home since yesterday morning.
Kate Fenelon was last seen in Kilkenny city at around 10:40am yesterday morning.
Gardai are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing her whereabouts and have urged anyone who may have any information to come forward.
Kate is described as being approximately 5 foot 4 inches in height with a slim build, short black hair and hazel eyes.
When last seen, she was wearing a short black puffa jacket with white stripes on the sleeve, cargo pants, trainers and a cross-body bag.
A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardai and Kate’s family are concerned for her wellbeing.”
In a statement this morning, gardai added: “Anyone with information on Kate’s whereabouts is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on (056) 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”
Separately, Gardai in Limerick are continuing their search for a 27-year-old man who was reported missing from his home in Mountkennet, Limerick city on January 14.
Luke Price was last seen at approximately 9pm.
Luke has been described as approximately 6ft in height with a slim build and auburn hair and blue eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black coat, blue jeans and black boots.
It is understood that Luke’s phone has been switched off and no one has heard from him.
Luke’s mum took to social media to thank those who have offered to help in the search for her son, adding that her other son Nathan Price is organising search parties.
She added that the family “would be grateful for offers to join” the search party.
In a statement, a garda spokesperson urged anyone who may have any information to come forward.
They said: “Gardai are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 27-year-old Luke Price who was reported missing from his home in Mountkennet, Limerick city on Tuesday, January 14.
“Luke was seen at around 9pm on Tuesday evening.”
The statement added: “Anyone with information on Luke’s whereabouts is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212 400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”
