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07 Mar 2026

APPEAL: Gardaí seek help to find teenager last seen in Leitrim

The missing teenage boy was last seen in Carrick-on-Shannon during the week

APPEAL: Gardaí seek help to find teenager last seen in Leitrim

Gardaí have issued an urgent appeal for the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of teenager Kealan Burns, who was last seen in Leitrim.

Kealan was reported missing from Castlerea, County Roscommon on Tuesday.

14 year-old Kealan was last seen in Carrick-on-Shannon on Tuesday evening, shortly before 8pm.

Kealan is described as being approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height, with a slight build. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. When last seen, Kealan was wearing a black Canada Goose jacket, an orange t-shirt and grey tracksuit bottoms.

Kealan is known to frequent the Longford town area.

In a statement, Gardaí explained that anyone with information in relation to Kealan's whereabouts is asked to contact Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station on 071 965 0510, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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