04/04/2016

Searches Continue For Missing Soldier

Searches are ongoing for a 21-year-old soldier who has been missing since the early hours of last Thursday.

Gardaí and a number of volunteers have joined Defence Forces in the search for Ben Garrett, who was last seen leaving Carbon nightclub on Eglington Street at around 01.45 on Thursday 31 March.

It is known that when last seen Mr Garrett, who is from Castlebar in Co Mayo, was wearing dark jeans and a light blue Hollister jumper.

He is approximately 6ft tall, of slim, athletic build with short brown hair.

He is based at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa barracks in Renmore in Galway city.

Gardaí are asking anyone with information to contact them at Millstreet Garda Station on 091-538000.

(MH)

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