Missing Donegal man ‘may have travelled to Cork,’ Gardaí say

Family are concerned for the wellbeing of Finbarr Hopkins, 48

15:26, 10 May 2026Updated 20:21, 10 May 2026

Finbarr Hopkins, 48

Update: Finbarr Hopkins has been located safe and well, Gardaí have confirmed.

It’s thought that a Donegal man who has not bee seen since Friday may have travelled 500km to Cork.

Finbarr Hopkins, 48, was reported missing from Buncrana, Co. Donegal since Saturday, May 8, having last been seen the day before. Finbarr is described as being approximately 6 foot in height, of slim build, with grey hair and beard.

When last seen, he was wearing a black jacket with a grey hood, grey shoes, grey tracksuit trousers with a large black gym bag.

Gardaí and Finbarr’s family are concerned for his wellbeing. Anyone with information on Finbarr’s whereabouts is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on (074) 932 0540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

A Garda spokesperson said: “Finbarr was last seen on Friday 8th May 2026. It is believed he may have travelled to Cork.”