09-05-2025
Family of missing teen, 15, ‘concerned' for well-being as gardai make urgent plea
GARDAI have launched an urgent plea for the public's help in a bid find a missing teenager who went missing in Cork city.
Amanda Kelly, 15, was reported missing from her home last Thursday.
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Anyone with any information on Amanda's whereabouts is asked to contact gardai
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The young lady went missing from her home in
Amanda is described as being approximately 5 feet 2 inches in height with a slim build.
The teen has long brown hair and blue eyes.
She has the name "KRIS" tattooed on her left hand.
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When last seen Amanda was wearing a black/grey jumper and black leggings.
Cops are appealing for the public's assistance in locating Amanda.
In a statement, a garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Amanda Kelly, who is reported missing from her home in Cork city since Thursday 8th May 2025.
"Amanda is described as being approximately 5 feet 2 inches in height with a slim build, long brown hair and blue eyes. She has the name "KRIS" tattooed on her left hand.
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"When last seen Amanda was wearing a black/grey jumper and black leggings.
"Gardai and Amanda's family are concerned for her well-being.
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"Anyone with any information on Amanda's whereabouts is asked to contact Anglesea Street Garda Station on 021 452 2000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."
Separately, a search for
The man, 80s, was reported missing after he failed to return home from a fishing trip in Galway.
The man, 80s, was reported missing after he failed to return home from a fishing trip in Galway.
He set sail from Golden Bay pier between Corr na Móna and Cong.
A spokesperson from the Department of Transport confirmed the search was called off on May 4.
The spokesperson said: 'Shortly before 23:00 on Saturday 3rd May, the
'The Sligo based Coast Guard helicopter R118, the Shannon based Coast Guard helicopter R115, and the Corrib Community Rescue Boat were tasked to initiate a search of Lough Corrib overnight.
'The search was suspended shortly after 4:00 this morning, with plans for the Cleggan and Costello Bay Coast Guard units, alongside the Shannon based Coast Guard helicopter R115 to recommence the search of Lough Corrib and the surrounding areas at first light.
'Following resumption of the search at first light, the missing person was located safe and well shortly afterwards. No further details available at this stage.
'The search teams have now been stood down. The Irish Coast Guard wishes to thank all personnel involved in this successful search.'
The man is understood to be from the Claremorris area of Mayo, according to
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardai assisted the Coastguard, and local search and rescue agencies, in the search for a man reported missing locally at Lough Corrib in the Cong, Co. Mayo area yesterday, Saturday 3rd May 2025.
"This man has been located safe and well this morning on Lough Corrib.
"He has been taken to hospital for treatment."
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Amanda was reported missing from her home
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