APPEAL: Gardaí seek help in locating 14-year-old boy who has been reported missing

Kealan Burns from Castlerea, County Roscommon was last seen in Carrick on Shannon

Gardaí have issued an urgent appeal for the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 14-year-old boy who has not been seen for several days.

Kealan burns, from Castlerea, County Roscommon on Tuesday, was last seen in Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim on Tuesday evening, shortly before 8pm last Tuesday.

He is described as being approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height, with a slight build. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.

According to gardai, when last seen, Kealan was wearing a black Canada Goose jacket, an orange t-shirt and grey tracksuit bottoms. He is known to frequent the Longford town area.

Anyone with information in relation to Kealan's whereabouts is asked to contact Carrick on Shannon garda station on 071 965 0510, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.