Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of a 13-year-old boy.

Ned Connors has been missing from Mullingar in County Westmeath since yesterday.

Ned was last seen at approximately 8.45am yesterday morning at Mullingar train station but it is not yet known if he boarded a train.

He is described as five foot tall with blonde/brown hair and blue eyes.

When last seen he was wearing a maroon top over a blue shirt with navy trousers and a black and white coat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 044 9384000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.