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06 Sept 2025

Update: Gardai appeal to Laois road users in search for missing man 

KILDARE: Garda appeal over man missing from Athy

Gavin Rowan

Gardaí are focusing their search for a missing Kildare man Gavin Rowan on Derries Wood in Ballyshaneduff, Laois. 

They are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Gavin Rowan. 

The  40 year-old was reported missing from the Athy area of Kildare since Friday, July 7.

Gavin is described as being 6’ 0” and of a large build.  He has brown hair and brown eyes.

 “Gavin was travelling in a Black VW Passat CC car. Gardaí understand he travelled in this vehicle to Derries Wood in Ballyshaneduff, Co.Laois. Gardaí are now looking to speak any road users who were in the Derries Wood area between 7th and 12th July and who may have video footage, to come forward to Gardaí,”  they said in a statement today. 

Anyone with footage or any other information on Gavin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045 527730, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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