Menu
31/10/2007
Missing Dublin Schoolboy Case Revisited
Twenty-one years on, a fresh campaign has been launched for information about missing Dublin schoolboy Philip Cairns.
Philip, who was 13 at the time he vanished, was last seen on the Ballyroan Road in Rathfarnham on October 23, 1986.
The schoolboy had left Coláiste Éanna secondary school at 12.45pm that day to return to his home on Ballyroan Road for lunch. He left the house 45 minutes later to return to school, but never arrived.
A week later, his schoolbag was found in a laneway which links Anne Devlin Road and Anne Devlin Drive, near the school. No trace of Philip has been found since.
A 10,000 euro reward has been offered by the Irish Crimestoppers Trust for information about the schoolboy's mysterious disappearance.
A reconstruction of his last known movements was also featured on Tuesday night's 'Crimecall' programme on RTÉ.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact gardaí at Rathfarnham on: 01 666 6500 or Crimestoppers on: 1800 25 00 25.
(KMcA)
Philip, who was 13 at the time he vanished, was last seen on the Ballyroan Road in Rathfarnham on October 23, 1986.
The schoolboy had left Coláiste Éanna secondary school at 12.45pm that day to return to his home on Ballyroan Road for lunch. He left the house 45 minutes later to return to school, but never arrived.
A week later, his schoolbag was found in a laneway which links Anne Devlin Road and Anne Devlin Drive, near the school. No trace of Philip has been found since.
A 10,000 euro reward has been offered by the Irish Crimestoppers Trust for information about the schoolboy's mysterious disappearance.
A reconstruction of his last known movements was also featured on Tuesday night's 'Crimecall' programme on RTÉ.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact gardaí at Rathfarnham on: 01 666 6500 or Crimestoppers on: 1800 25 00 25.
(KMcA)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
04 September 2019
Schoolboy Dies After Falling Ill At School
A teenage boy has died after becoming unwell while at school in County Kildare. The 15-year-old student was in the gymnasium of his school in Clane when the incident happened. Emergency services were tasked to the scene and the pupil was transferred to Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin, however he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Schoolboy Dies After Falling Ill At School
A teenage boy has died after becoming unwell while at school in County Kildare. The 15-year-old student was in the gymnasium of his school in Clane when the incident happened. Emergency services were tasked to the scene and the pupil was transferred to Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin, however he was pronounced dead a short time later.
05 September 2019
25% Of Pupils With Disabilities On Short School Days
One in four children with disabilities in Ireland are missing classes and opportunities to socialise with other children as they are on short school days, a new report has found.
25% Of Pupils With Disabilities On Short School Days
One in four children with disabilities in Ireland are missing classes and opportunities to socialise with other children as they are on short school days, a new report has found.
08 March 2013
Summercove National School Removed From Priority List
Fianna Fáil Senator Denis O'Donovan has slammed the Education Minister for removing Summercove National School from the priority list for a new school building despite the fact it has been on this list for 12 years. Senator O'Donovan commented: "Summercove National School has been on a priority list for a new school building for 12 years.
Summercove National School Removed From Priority List
Fianna Fáil Senator Denis O'Donovan has slammed the Education Minister for removing Summercove National School from the priority list for a new school building despite the fact it has been on this list for 12 years. Senator O'Donovan commented: "Summercove National School has been on a priority list for a new school building for 12 years.
25 September 2012
Minister For Education Commits To 100 New Schools
The Minister for Education has announced that more than 100 new schools are to be built over the next five years to cope in order to cope with a “massive rise” in the number of children who will need school places.
Minister For Education Commits To 100 New Schools
The Minister for Education has announced that more than 100 new schools are to be built over the next five years to cope in order to cope with a “massive rise” in the number of children who will need school places.
18 February 2008
Teen's Body Found In Co. Mayo School
The body of a 15-year-old schoolboy has been found in the grounds of a Co. Mayo school. The body was discovered around 8am on Monday morning at the back of Rice College in Westport. It is understood that the boy had been reported missing by his parents, which prompted the early morning search by gardaí.
Teen's Body Found In Co. Mayo School
The body of a 15-year-old schoolboy has been found in the grounds of a Co. Mayo school. The body was discovered around 8am on Monday morning at the back of Rice College in Westport. It is understood that the boy had been reported missing by his parents, which prompted the early morning search by gardaí.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
