Detectives say Mary Boyle investigation is 'ongoing' 41 years on

41 years on and the mystery remains of how a six year old  girl vanished close to her family home.

 MaryBoyle  was six years old when she disappeared on March 18, 1977,  from Cashelard, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal.  A Garda statement said: "The Garda investigation remains live and ongoing at this time. An Garda Síochána are requesting anyone who has tangible evidence to help advance this investigation and bring some comfort to the Boyle family to please come forward."

Mary, had been following her uncle who it is understood had gone to a neighbour’s house to return a ladder. Half-way through the journey, it is understood that  she told her uncle she was turning back. She was never seen again.

 An Garda Síochána, who remain committed to this important investigation can be contacted at Ballyshannon Garda Station on 071 9858530 or the Garda Confidential Line, 1800 666 111.