UPDATE: Carlow Gardaí say 16-year-old Rebecca O'Brien-Allen found 'safe and well'

Gardaí in Carlow have said that 16-year-old Rebecca O'Brien-Allen has been found "safe and well".

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Rebecca was last seen on Wednesday, January 22 in the Carlow area and an appeal to trace her whereabouts was issued on Friday evening. 

Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance.