Michael McCarthy’s family has appealed for assistance.

Gardaí in Cork have alerted the public to the disappearance of Michael McCarthy, who is missing from the Midleton/East Cork area.

Mr. McCarthy, who is 27 years of age, has been missing since Wednesday, August 4th. McCarthy was last seen at 8.30pm, driving his 2008 dark blue Volkswagen Golf (registration plate: 08-L-1094). It has been reported that when last seen, Mr. McCarthy was wearing a check shirt, cream chino shorts and a striped hooded top.

Gardaí have noted that he may have been driving in the direction of the Galway/Mayo/Sligo region.

He is described as being 5’10 in height, of normal build with brown hair and brown/green eyes.

Anyone with any relevant information is asked to contact Midleton Garda station on (021) 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.