Gardai in Athlone are trying to trace a missing teenager.

17 year old Daniel Kane was last seen on Thursday afternoon, 6th November at around 1 o'clock, in Athlone.

He is described as being of slight build with brown hair and blue eyes.

When last seen he was wearing wine tracksuit bottoms and a red hooded puffy jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardai in Athlone  on 090 6498550, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.