Gardai have issued a missing person appeal in relation to Kelsey Kenny, from Castlepollard in Westmeath.

Garda appeal over girl (15) missing in Westmeath

A Garda appeal has been issued in relation to a teenage girl who has been reported missing from her home in Westmeath.

Kelsey Kenny, from Castlepollard, has been missing since yesterday (Tuesday) evening. She was last seen at approximately 7.30pm.

Kelsey is described as being approximately 5 foot 4 inches in height with a slim build and long brown hair. It is not known what she was wearing when last seen.

In a statement issued to media outlets this afternoon, Gardaí said they were concerned for Kelsey's welfare.

Anyone with any information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.