Gardaí have appealed for help in the search for missing 13-year-old Jorja O'Keefe.

The teenager went missing from the Clondalkin area shortly after 9am on Monday.

Jorja is described as being approximately 5 foot 4 inches in height with a thin build, long brown hair and blue eyes.

She was last seen wearing a bright coloured top, black cycling shorts and white runners.

Jorja was also carrying a blue rucksack and her hair was tied up.

Gardaí and Jorja's family are concerned for her welfare.

A garda spokeman said: "Anyone with information on Jorja's whereabouts are asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on (01) 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. "

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