Gardaí search for missing teenage girl

Girl last seen in Longford Town at weekend.

Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of missing 17-year-old girl.

Melissa McDonnell was reported missing from Ballinagh last Saturday, January 11.

She was last seen in Longford town on Saturday afternoon.

Described as being approximately 5 feet 5 inches in height, with a slim build, she has long, black hair and blue eyes.

It is unknown what Melissa was wearing when last seen.

Anyone with any information on Melissa's whereabouts is asked to contact Longford Garda Station on 043 335 0570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.