Gardaí are appealing for help in finding a man who is missing from Kilkenny.

46-year-old Valerijs Zimecs has been missing from Kilkenny City since Sunday 1st November.

Valerijs is described being 6 feet tall, of stocky build, with black hair.

When last seen he was wearing blue jeans and a grey sweatshirt.

Anyone with information is asked to contact gardai in Kilkenny on 056-777-5000, the Garda Confidential line (1800-666-111), or any Garda station.