Gardai seek assistance in tracing missing Ashbourne teen

Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 17-year-old Sam McDonagh, who has been reported missing from Ashbourne, Co. Meath since Thursday 30th April 2026.

Sam is described as approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, of large build, with red/brown hair and blue eyes.

He is known frequent Dublin City Centre, and Tallaght areas.

Anyone with information regarding Sam’s whereabouts is urged to contact

Ashbourne Garda Station on (01) 801 0600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.