Search for teenager missing on Achill Island continuing

THE search is continuing today for a teenager who is missing on Achill Island.

The gardaí are seeking assistance from the public in tracing the whereabouts of 18-year-old Sebastian Palma Sigmond who is missing since Friday.

Sebastian was last seen by his family at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday evening when he left to go walking in the Dooagh area of Achill.

He is described as being approximately 5’ 9’’ tall, with short black hair and brown eyes. When last seen he was wearing a navy blue jacket and trousers, brown boots and a peaked cap.

Sebastian’s family are concerned for his welfare and have asked An Garda Síochána for assistance in locating him.

Anyone who has seen Sebastian or who can assist in locating him is asked to contact Westport Garda Station on (098) 25555, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

Local emergency services, including Achill Coast Guard and Achill RNLI lifeboat, are among the agencies involved in the search.