Gardaí in Dun Laoghaire in Dublin have issued an appeal for a teenager who has been missing for almost ten months.

19-year-old Thi Hong Nguyen was last seen on Glenamuck Road, in Carrickmines on July 18th last year.

Thi Hong is described as being 5'1" in height, with slight build and long black hair.

She arrived in the country from Vietnam early last July to learn English.

"Extensive enquiries have been carried out by members of An Garda Síochána and we are endeavouring to make contact with Thi Hong Nguyen," Gardaí said in a statement.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station on 01-666-5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda station.