Gardaí in Dublin are appealing to the public for help in tracing 21-year-old Joe O'Boyle.

He was last seen on Mayor Street in Dublin 1 on Tuesday afternoon.

He is described as approximately 5ft 11' in height, of medium build, with short black hair and blue eyes.

When last seen he was wearing a red skiing coat with white trim and a pair of beige chinos.

He was also carrying a grey Superdry backpack.

Joe currently lives in the Darty area of Dublin 6 and is originally from Celbridge, Co Kildare.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Rathmines Garda Station on 01-666-7000 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111.