Family concerned for Dublin man last seen walking close to motorway

Martin McGonnell has been reported missing from his home in Churchtown since the early hours of Friday morning

13:43, 14 Nov 2025

The family of a Dublin man who was last seen walking close to a motorway in the early hours of the morning are concerned for his welfare.

Martin McGonnell, 65, has been reported missing from his home in Churchtown[1] since the early hours of Friday morning. He was last seen at around 1:40am this morning on the M11, walking close to Junction 5 at Old Connaught Avenue, Bray.

Martin is described as being about 6' 2" tall, with a medium build. He is bald with a white beard and blue eyes.

When last seen, he was wearing a grey fleece, black tracksuit bottoms and possibly a pink shirt.

Anyone with information on Martin's whereabouts is asked to contact Blackrock Garda[2] Station on (01) 666 5200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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