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Missing Persons Appeal, Helen & Melissa McDonnell, 14 and 13 years, Carlow. 19th July, 2021.

Issue Date: 20th July 2021 

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of two sisters Helen and Melissa McDonnell, aged 14 years and 13 years, who are missing from Killeshin Road, Carlow since yesterday evening Monday 19th July, 2021.

Helen is 14 years of age and is 5ft 1' in height and of slight build. She has brown hair with no parting and blue eyes. When last seen Helen was wearing a white vest top and blue denim jeans.

Melissa is 13 years of age and is of slim build and 5ft '1 in height. She has brown hair and green eyes. When last seen Melissa was wearing a black crop top with black shorts.

Gardaí are concerned for their safety and it is believed that both sisters may be in the Longford/Athlone areas.

Anyone with any information on Helen’s and Melissa's whereabouts are asked to contact Carlow Garda Station on (059) 9174300 or any Garda station.