ALERT: Gardai concerned for welfare of young man reported missing in Cork

Gardai have issued an appeal for help in locating a 23-year-old man from County Cork who has not been seen in nearly three weeks.

James O'Brien, from the Ballincollig area - just outside Cork City, has been missing since March 23, last.

He is described as being 6’ 2” tall, with a slim build, black hair, and blue eyes.

In an appeal, issued on Thursday night, gardaí say that both they and James' family are concerned for his welfare and are eager to locate him.

Anyone with information that could aid in locating James is urged to contact Togher Garda station in Cork at 021 4947120, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.