Steve arrived in Dublin on July 8th and was spotted at a pub in Inagh, Co. Clare. His backpack was found on the beach at Quilty, Co. Clare, but it did not have his passport or wallet in it.

        E-mail Annie with any information, thoughts, prayers or pictures: adavaris@gmail.com.

Profile on Missing Irish People site: http://www.missing.ws/_missingPersons/
missingPerson.asp?id=166

Here are news articles about Steve from the Irish and English media:

Appeal for son to make contact
The Irish News
August 25, 2005

        The mother of a US backpacker missing for six weeks in Ireland yesterday made an emotional appeal for him to contact home.

        New Jersey native Stephen Joseph Devaris (32) vanished while travelling in Co Clare and Co Galway last month.

        His passport and mobile phone were found washed up on a west Clare beach on July 13, five days after his arrival in Ireland.

        Mr Devaris's mother Anne appealed on regional radio for her son to contact home.

        "He had been out of work for a while and I think he may have got discouraged.

        "But whatever situation he's in or whatever he's feeling, it can all be straightened out," she said.

        Mrs Devaris, whose parents are from Ireland also thanked gardai and the public for their help in the search so far.

        Gardai say they're very concerned about Mr Devaris's whereabouts but have no evidence yet to suspect foul play.

        "Public appeals with the man's description have been put out and enquiries are ongoing," Sergeant Brian Howard said.

        "Naturally we are very worried as there has been nothing now for a number of weeks."

        Mr Devaris is described as six feet tall, of average build with brown hair, with a beard and has a distinctive bird tattoo on his left arm.

        The last sighting of Mr Devaris was in a pub in Inagh, Co Clare.

APPEAL FOR US TOURIST
The Mirror
August 25, 2005

BY PAT FLANAGAN

        THE mother of a US backpacker missing for six weeks in Ireland yesterday made an appeal for him to contact home.

        New Jersey native Stephen Joseph Devaris, 32, vanished while travelling in Clare and Galway last month.

        His passport and mobile phone were found washed up on a West Clare beach on July 13, five days after arriving here.

        Anne yesterday said on Clare FM: "He's been out of work for a while and I think he may have got discouraged."

        She thanked Garda and the public for their help in the search so far: "Gardai say they've no evidence of foul play."

        Mr Devaris is described as 6ft, of average build with brown hair and a beard. He has a bird tattoo on his left arm and was last sighted in a pub in Inagh, Co Clare.

MISSING PLEA

The Mirror - Eire Edition
August 8, 2005

BY DECLAN VARLEY

        GARDAI have appealed for help finding an American citizen who has not been seen since his bag was found on an isolated beach three weeks ago.

        Stephen Joseph Devaris, 32, from New Jersey, arrived in Dublin on July 8 and is believed to have been travelling in the Clare and Galway area.

        His bag was found on Quilty Beach, Co Clare, on July 12.

        He is 6ft, well-built, has a full beard and distinctive tattoo of a bird on his arm.

        Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ennistymon Garda station on 065 7072180.

Appeal for missing American tourist

Galway Advertiser
Date: 08-04-2005

        Gardai are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of an American citizen, 32-year-old Stephen Joseph Devaris from New Jersey.

        Mr Davaris arrived in Dublin on July 8 and is believed to have been travelling in the Clare/Galway area. His backpack was found on Quilty Beach, Co Clare, on July 12.

        He is described as 6ft tall, well built, has a full beard, and distinctive tatoo of a bird on his arm.

        Anyone with any information about the location of this man is asked to contact the Garda at Ennistymon Station at (065) 7072180 or any Garda station.

New appeal for missing American
http://www.unison.ie/irish_independent/stories.php3?ca=9&si=1438161&issue_id=12778

Irish Independent Sat, Jul 23 05

        GARDAI have issued a fresh appeal for an American who has been missing in Ireland since early July.

        His family in the US are extremely concerned for his safety as they have not heard from him since July 7 when he called his sister.

        Stephen Joseph Devaris (Steve Deravis) from New Jersey arrived in Ireland on July 8 and is believed to have been travelling in the Clare and Galway area.

        He was last seen on the day of his arrival at Inagh, Co Clare. His rucksack was found four days later at Quilty, Co Clare.

        Gardai at Ennistymon Station are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the man who is described as 6ft (183cms) tall, of average weight, brown hair and when last seen was wearing a denim jacket and a full brimmed hat.

        Anyone with any information about the location of this man is asked to contact the Garda at Ennistymon Station. Tel: 065 7072180.

MISSING TOURIST IN SEA HUNT

The London Daily Mirror July 18, 2005, Monday

BY PAT FLYNN

        SEARCHES continued yesterday for an American feared dead after his belongings were washed up on a beach on Friday.

        Stephen Joseph Devaris' travel documents and clothes were found during searches along the Co Clare coast near Quilty.

        The New Jersey man, 32, arrived in Ireland on July 8 after telling his family he was going to Jersey beach. They did not know he had come to Ireland. Lahinch Search and Rescue Unit carried out patrols south of Liscannor Bay during the weekend.

        The Shannon-based Irish Coastguard helicopter also carried out a sweep of the area on Saturday but found nothing. Mr Devaris was last seen in a pub in Inagh, between Ennis and Ennistymon, last Friday week. Heis 6ft, has brown hair and was wearing a denim jacket and a hat.