The search has continued this morning for two men who were reported missing in recent days.

Seamus Cawley

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 68-year-old Seamus Cawley who is missing from his home in Crossmolina, since Monday morning, January 16.

He is described as being approximately 5’9”, of stocky build and grey hair. When last seen, he was wearing a green jumper, checked shirt and navy trousers.

Gardaí and Seamus’ family are concerned for his welfare.

Gardaí, civil defence personnel and the coastguard together with a number of rescue teams and local volunteers have been involved in an extensive search for Seamus since Monday, and is due to resume again this morning.

Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station

An extensive search will resume again this morning in Castlebar for a man missing since the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Patrick Rowland

69 year old Patrick Rowland went missing from Mayo University Hospital and was last seen around the Market square area of Castlebar around 1.25am Tuesday morning.

Castlebar Gardai are continuing to appeal to businesses and householders in the area to check their premises, including outhouses, sheds and yards.

Anyone with any information on this is asked to contact Castlebar Garda Station on 094 903 8200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.