Gardaí have issued an urgent missing persons appeal after a woman in her early 30s went missing in Co Roscommon last week with her four children.
Martina Ward, 32, has not been home since Wednesday, June 28, and she was last seen with her four kids on Main Street in Swords yesterday, Wednesday July 5.
Martina's four children are all younger than six years old, with the surname 'Carthy'.
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Investigating Gardaí have expressed concerns about the well-being of Martina and her four children, and have now issued an appeal for anyone with information regarding their potential whereabouts to come forward.
A Garda spokesperson told The Irish Mirror: "Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Martina Ward (32 years) and her children Charlie Carthy (5 years), Edward Carthy (4 years), Tom Carthy (2 years) and Emily Carthy (10 months), who are missing from their home in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon since Wednesday 28th June, 2023.
"Martina and her children were last seen on Main Street, Swords on the afternoon of Wednesday 5th July, 2023.
"An Garda Síochána have ongoing concerns for the well-being of Martina and her four children.
"Anyone with information on their whereabouts are asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 802 0510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."
