Gardaí are appealing for help in tracing the whereabouts of missing teenager Louise Scannell.

Louise (14) has been missing from the Blackrock area of Cork City since Tuesday May 26th.

She was last seen on Ringmahon Road in Mahon.

She is described as 4ft 11 in height, slight build, with black hair and brown/green eyes.

When last seen she was wearing a grey hoddie, navy tracksuit pants and a pair of Ugg boots.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Blackrock garda station on 021-4536690, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111, or any garda station.