Gardai in Kilkenny are appealing for the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing man.

Patrick Langton (57) of Dunamaggin was last seen at his home at Father Kearns Court on Saturday afternoon.

He was wearing a high visibility jacket.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr Langton is asked to contact Thomastown garda station on 056-7754150 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111.