Gardai have appealed for help from the public to locate teenager Tara Cox, who has been missing for more than a fortnight.

Tara Cox, aged 17, has been missing from the Limerick area since the 24th of February.

She is now thought to be in the Letterkenny area of Donegal.

She is described at being 5ft 3in tall, slim build and has light brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information on her possible whereabouts is asked to contact gardaí at Henry Street Garda Station in Limerick on 061-212400, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111, or any garda station.