Garda appeal for missing Laois man 

GARDAÍ have issued a missing person appeal for a young Laois man, who has been missing for over a week.

In an appeal this afternoon, gardaí said they are seeking the public's assistance in tracing Stephen Sheeran Phelan (25), who is reported missing from his home in Rathdowney.

Gardaí and Stephen's family are concerned for his wellbeing. He was last seen on Thursday, 1 October.

Stephen is described as about 5 feet 11 inches tall, with long brown hair and blue eyes. He is believed to be wearing either construction attire or a full tracksuit.

Anyone with any information on Stephen's whereabouts is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda Station on 057 8730580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

In an appeal on the Abbeyleix community page on Thursday, Stephen’s worried grandmother Teresa Sheeran said: ‘Stephen, if you see this please get in touch. Your mammy and daddy and all your aunts and uncles love you so much and Nana here adores you.’