Search stood down for 53-year-old man missing since St Patrick's Day amid heartbreaking update

In a heartbreaking update, the search for 53-year-old man Philip Massey after a long seven months has been stood down following the discovery of a body by Gardaí.

Philip, originally from Blackrock in county Dublin had been missing since St. Patrick’s night Monday March 17, 2025.

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He was captured on CCTV shortly after 7pm walking on his own on Georges Street Upper, Dun Laoghaire. He then turned left onto Patrick’s Street, left again onto Cantwell Lane, after which he turned right onto Northumberland Avenue. His movements after this point are currently unknown.

Philip was well known in the community both in Ballybrack and Dun Laoghaire. He suffers from epilepsy and had discharged himself from St. Vincent’s Hospital earlier on in the day prior to returning to Dun Laoghaire. Philip had not been seen since then and his family were very concerned for his wellbeing and whereabouts.

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In a tragic update on Thursday afternoon, Gardaí said,

"Following the discovery of a man’s body, the missing person appeal for Philip Massey who was reported missing from Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin since 20th March 2025 has been stood down.

"Gardaí would like to thank the public for their assistance."