People living around Blackrock are being asked to check their gardens and sheds for a missing woman.
Breda Delaney, who's 72, went missing from her home at Avondale Court at around 3:30AM on Saturday.
She is described as being five foot four inches tall, of slight build with blonde-grey hair and blue eyes.
When last seen Breda was wearing a white cardigan, a grey calf length skirt and black shoes.
Gardaí say they're very concerned for her welfare, and the 72-year-old's family say they are 'desperate' to find her.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact their local garda station, or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.