iPhone found at Connor Pass
Description
While hiking Connor Pass I found iPhone (purchased around May, 2018) on August 29th. I brought it back to Canada with me to see if the local Mac store could help determine who the owner is - thinking it could belong to another tourist and I'd be sending it back to its rightful owner anywhere from Canada or the U.S. to Italy or Australia. Turns out it's an Irish-owned phone, or at least it was purchased there.
I'm resorting to posting on local lost & found pages because I hit an impasse with the Irish distributor. While they tracked the retail outlet that sold the phone they cannot disclose the purchaser's name or address due to privacy protocols. Would be nice if they could at least relay MY information to the owner but perhaps they'd rather sell original purchaser a new phone (?)
Just trying to reunite the phone with its owner. Anyone able to describe phone & lock screen gets their phone back. Once again, phone located above main parking lot at Connor Pass, Co. Kerry.
Approximate found location
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How to safely return this item
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the owner before handing it back
- Ask the claimant for a specific identifying detail before confirming.
- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
- Never post the precise location publicly. Share it only with a verified owner.
- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Garda stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider asking your local Garda station for advice first.
Keep communication on Lost.ie
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, PPS numbers, or copies of your ID.