GARDAÍ IN ENNIS are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 19-year-old Jack Dinan.

Jack has been missing since yesterday.

He was last seen at his home on Considine Road, Ennis, Co Clare at around 10am. He is described as 6 foot tall, of slim build with black hair. He wears a tooth brace on his upper teeth and may have been wearing a grey hoody and a grey spot camouflaged jacket when he left home.

Jack’s family are urging him to contact home.

He may be in possession of a green rucksack and is believed to be armed.

The public are asked not to approach him, but should contact gardaí at Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100 or the emergency numbers 999 or 112.

Gardai continue to carry out searches in the Ennis and surrounding areas.

If you need to talk, contact:

• Samaritans 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
• Aware 1800 804848 (depression, anxiety)
• Pieta House 1800 247247 or email mary@pieta.ie – (suicide, self-harm)
• Teen-Line Ireland 1800 833634 (for ages 13 to 19)
• Childline 1800 666666 (for under 18s)