UPDATE: Search stood down for missing 58-year-old man amid Garda update

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Gerard (Gerry) Lynch was reported missing on Monday

The search for a missing 58-year-old man has been stood down on Thursday amid a new Garda update.

On Tuesday, Gardaí posted a public appeal to help trace the whereabouts of Gerard (Gerry) Lynch, who was reported missing from his home in New Ross, county Wexford, since Monday 27th October 2025.

Gardaí said Gerry was last seen on Sunday 26th October 2025 at approximately 9.15am, and was described as being approximately 5 foot 9 inches in height, with a slim build, grey hair and green eyes.

It was not known what he was wearing when last seen, but it was believed Gerry has access to a 142DL-reg Nissan X-Trail car.

It was also believed that Gerry may have travelled to the Arranmore Island area of Donegal, or to the Belfast area.

Gardaí said they and Gerry's family are concerned for his well-being.

Gardaí have bow given an update on Gerry and they say that he has been found safe and well. They have also thanked the public for their assistance.

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