Gardai appeal for help in locating missing 17-year-old

GARDAI are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Emma McKenna.

Emma has been missing from her home in Dundalk, Co Louth since Thursday, October 25. 

According to a spokesperson for the gardai, Emma is described as being approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height, with a slim build, with dyed red hair, and brown eyes.

It is understood Emma may be in the Dublin area.

Anyone with any information on Emma's whereabouts is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station 042 938 8445, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.