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Irish tourist who vanished from Alicante airport is found after three-day search

Barry Kelly was last seen at Alicante airport on Saturday, April 26 - two days before a 'historic' blackout sparked chaos across the country.

Last updated: April 29, 2025 8:02 pm
Laurence Dollimore
Published: April 29, 2025
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An Irishman who disappeared during a holiday to Spain three days ago has finally been found.

Barry Kelly had last been seen at Alicante airport on Saturday, April 26 – two days before a ‘historic’ blackout sparked chaos across the country.

His ‘very worried’ sister Colette Kelly launched an online appeal to find him.

But in an update on Tuesday night she wrote: ‘Thanks everybody for your help looking for Barry. He has made contact and is OK.

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‘I really appreciate the kindness and helpfulness of friends, family, and all who have contacted us.’

In the original appeal on Monday, Colette said her brother may have been in a ‘vulnerable place’.

She said: ‘We are trying to get him home, but cannot contact him. If anybody sees him, please let us know. He may be in a vulnerable place.

‘His name is Barry Kelly. He was wearing a denim jacket, white t-shirt and green combat trousers.’

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