Renewed appeal for missing teenage girl

Shane Hafford (17) last seen in Stradone, Co Cavan, on the evening of Friday, January 26.

Gardaí have renewed an appeal for information in relation to a teenage girl not seen since she first went missing at the end of last month.

Gardaí have asked the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Chloe Lawrence, last seen in Emyvale, Co Monaghan at approximately 8am on Wednesday morning, January 31.

Described as approximately 5 foot 4 inches in height with a slight build, she has brown hair and blue eyes.

It is understood Chloe may have travelled to County Dublin.

Anyone with information on Chloe's whereabouts is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

A similar situation persists in relation to a young boy who went missing from Cavan almost more than two weeks ago.

Shane Hafford (17) was last seen in Stradone, Co Cavan, on the evening of Friday, January 26.

Described as approximately 5 foot 9 inches in height with a slim build, short brown hair and green eyes, when last seen Shane was wearing a navy/royal blue Under Armour tracksuit.

Shane is known to frequent Dublin city centre.

Anyone with information on Shane’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.