Gardaí Appeal for Information on Missing 7 Year Old Boy as Search Intensifies
It has been several years since the boy was last seen, and he would now be seven years old.
Gardaí believe a seven-year-old boy who disappeared from Donabate, Co. Dublin is missing presumed dead, with searches of open ground commencing yesterday evening.
An Garda Síochána is investigating the disappearance of the boy after concerns were raised by the Child and Family Agency (Tusla) on Friday 29th August 2025.
The boy was last known to reside at The Gallery Apartments, Donabate, Co. Dublin. It has been a number of years since there has been any confirmed sighting of the boy, who would now be seven years of age.
Following enquiries and information available to investigating Gardaí, An Garda Síochána has been unable to locate the boy, identify any information on his current whereabouts or find any evidence that he is currently alive.
Yesterday evening, 1st September 2025, investigating Gardaí took control of an area of open ground in Donabate, Co. Dublin which will be searched in the coming days.
The investigation is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer based in an incident room established at Swords Garda Station.
For operational reasons, An Garda Síochána is not identifying the boy or his family at this time. No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information in connection with this investigation to contact Swords Garda Station on 01 666 4700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
