Searches are continuing this lunchtime for a missing Quilty man off the Clare coast.
20-year-old Stephen Mungovan of Caherush was last seen near his home in the early hours of Monday morning following a night out with friends.
The alarm was raised around 11 o'clock yesterday morning after family members became concernec for the safety of Stephen Mungovan but its feared he may have been missing since Sunday night.
The 20 year-old from Caherush was last seen near his home around 12.15am on Monday morning after returning home from socialising with friends.
Stephen is described as being 5 foot 10 in height, of slim build with tight black hair. He was wearing a blue Superdry hoodie and denim jeans when he was last seen.
Gardaí are seeking the public's help in tracing his whereabouts – Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Joe Downey has this appeal.
A massive search operation is continuing off the Clare coast near Spanish Point amidst fears he may have gone in the water.
Kilkee and Doolin Coast Guards, Shannon Rescue 115, the Garda Underwater Unit and Navy divers are leading the search, aided by locals.
Officer in charge with Kilkee Coastguard, Martony Vaughan is urging those from the local community who have joined the search effort not to put themselves in danger.