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06 Sept 2025

ALERT: Gardaí issue urgent appeal for information on missing 17-year-old

Melissa McDonnell (17) is reported missing from Ballinagh, Co. Cavan since Saturday, January 11, 2025

ALERT: Gardaí issue urgent appeal for information on missing 17-year-old

Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Melissa McDonnell who is reported missing from Ballinagh, Co. Cavan since Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Melissa was last seen in Longford town on Saturday afternoon.

Melissa is described as being approximately 5 feet 5 inches in height, with a slim build. She has long, black hair and blue eyes.

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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.

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