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Renewed appeal on 32nd anniversary of Imelda Keenan disappearance

Imelda Keenan was last seen in Waterford city on 3 January 1994
Imelda Keenan was last seen in Waterford city on 3 January 1994

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information in relation to the missing person's case of Imelda Keenan, on the 32nd anniversary of her disappearance.

Ms Keenan, originally from Mountmellick, Co Laois, was last seen in Waterford city on Monday 3 January 1994.

Ms Keenan, who was 22-years-old at the time, had moved to Waterford and was living there with her boyfriend.

On the day she went missing, Ms Keenan had indicated to her boyfriend that she was going to the post office in the town, when she left her apartment at 1.30pm and walked down William Street onto Lombard Street.

The last definite sighting of her is from this time when she was seen crossing the road by a local woman who knew her well.

The woman and a friend observed Ms Keenan crossing the road at the corner of the Tower Hotel and Lombard Street.

Ms Keenan was reported missing by her brother, Edward the following day.

Despite extensive garda investigations, there have been no further confirmed sightings of Ms Keenan. If still alive, she would now be 54 years old.

An aged progressed image of Imelda Keenan, who would be 54 if she were still alive

Supt Gavin Hegarty of Waterford Garda Station has renewed the appeal for anyone with any information on her disappearance to come forward.

He said: "Imelda, 22 years old and originally from Mountmellick in Co Laois, was a resident of Waterford city while pursuing her studies when she disappeared without a trace.

"Imelda was known for her quiet demeanour, her love of music and her strong family ties.

"Despite extensive investigations spanning 32 years, the silence surrounding her fate remains unbroken.

"We continue to urge anyone with information or the ability to assist our investigation to come forward," Supt Hegarty said.

Anyone with any information that could help the garda investigation is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.