Gardaí in Galway city are appealing for the public's help in finding a student who has been missing for over 48 hours.
Ralph Ryan, who is aged 32 and originally from Limerick, has been living in the west side of the city for the past year and a half.
Mr Ryan is a student at the GMIT and was last seen in the sea road area of Sathill at around 4pm on Thursday.
He is described as 5 foot 11 in height, over 13 stone, has neatly cut red short hair and usually wears dark clothing.
Yesterday, Valentia Coastguard took part in a routine search of the bay and today the RNLI is assisting.
Gardaí have said the family of Ralph Ryan is extremely concerned for his welfare.
Milstreet Gardaí are investigating and anyone who can assist them is asked to contact them.