Search for man resumes along Wexford coast

A search is continuing today in a coastal area of Co Wexford for a man who went missing on New Year's Eve.

A search is continuing today in a coastal area of Co Wexford for a man who went missing on New Year's Eve.

The 18-year-old, who was named locally as Conal Owens of Naas, Co Kildare, became separated from his friends as they walked near Curracloe beach at approximately 10pm.

He spoke to the other members of the group by mobile phone shortly afterwards but has not been seen since.

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