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06 Sept 2025

Gardaí launch urgent search appeal to locate teenage girl who may have travelled to Dublin

Melissa is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches in height, with a slim build, long black hair and blue eyes

Gardaí launch urgent search appeal to locate teenage girl who may have travelled to Dublin

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a missing 17-year-old Irish girl.

Melissa McDonnell - described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches in height, with a slim build, long black hair and blue eyes - was reported missing in Cavan town, Co. Cavan on Thursday night, March 13.

It is unknown what Melissa was wearing when last seen.

It is believed that Melissa may have travelled to the Dublin area.

Anyone with any information on Melissa's whereabouts is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049 436 8800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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