Gardaí and family concerned for teen reported missing from Kilkenny
Published 8th May 2026, 22:33 GMT
Ali Balaluka is missing from Piltown and was last seen boarding a bus for Waterford City
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14 year-old Ali Balaluka, who was reported missing from Clonmore, Piltown, County Kilkenny since Thursday, May 7.
He was last seen getting on a bus to Waterford City. He is described as having a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes.
When last seen, he was wearing a grey Superdry jacket, a navy hoodie, black pants with silver stripes down the legs and black runners.
Gardaí and Ali's family are concerned for his well-being.
Anyone with information on Ali's whereabouts is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.