Gardai are appealing for information in tracing the whereabouts of a missing 35-year-old woman from Portlaoise.

Anna Marie O'Brien was last seen at her home on the December 23rd at 7pm wearing a red coat, black leggings and black boots.

She is described as being 5'5" in height, with black hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen in a gold Citroen people carrier.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station.