Gardaí are seeking the public's help in tracing a missing 38-year-old man from Kildare.

Hugh Doherty is missing from his home at Cois Caislean in Nurney since Sunday August 7th.

Hugh is described at 6'2'', of thin build, with short brown hair.

When last seen he was wearing blue jeans and a black jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kildare garda station on 045-527-730 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111.