Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 61-year-old man who is missing from Ardagh in Limerick.

Raymond Creedon suffers from Parkinson's disease and has difficulty speaking, he went missing from Cahermoyle at around 9:30pm last night.

Mr Creedon is described as being 5' 6", of slight build with black hair and a grey moustache, and when last seen he was wearing a striped t-shirt.

Gardaí and his family are very concerned for his welfare and anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastlewest Garda Station on 069-20650.