15-year old Kealan Burns is reported missing from Kilminchy.
A teenager has been reported missing from County Laois.
15-year old Kealan Burns is reported missing from Kilminchy, and was last seen in Portlaoise on Tuesday, June 24th shortly after 10.45 in the morning.
He was last seen wearing a blue tracksuit, and is described as being around 5 feet 6 inches in height, with a slight build, brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Gardaí.
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